Staples The Office Superstore, located on South Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia, is one of more than 1,700 Staples superstores throughout the United States and the world. It carries more than 7,000 brand name products for businesses and home offices, including supplies, furniture, small business machines, computers and peripherals. In addition, the store features a full service copy center and UPS authorized shipping outlet. The store is owned and operated by Staples Incorporated, which maintains headquarters in Boston. The Staples concept began in 1986 and today is one of the world s largest office products companies. In addition to its retail stores, the company also serves its customers through mail order catalog, e-commerce and contract businesses.