Dell, Staples in Retail Deal

By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews

In May, Dell and Wal-Mart penned a deal for Dell to sell computers through Wal-Mart stores. In June that deal was expanded to Wal-Mart’s Sam’s Club subsidiary. Now Dell has firmly attached itself (pun intended) to Staples as well.

Starting on November 11, customers will be able to purchase a wide assortment of Dell notebook and desktop computers, monitors, printers, ink and toner at Staples. Initial offerings will include the Inspiron 1721 and 1521 notebooks, Inspiron 530 desktops, Dell 948 and 926 all-in-one inkjet printers, Dell 1320c laser printer, Dell SE198WFP 19-inch widescreen flat panel LCD monitor, and the Dell E228WFP 22-inch widescreen flat panel LCD monitor, as well as toner and ink. Not every Staples outlet will sell Dells, but approximately 1,400 of the 1,900+ locations will.

We Say: Additionally, the two companies announced that Staples was joining Dell’s “Plant a Forest for Me” initiative, which, according to Dell, “enables organizations worldwide to share best practices and, as partners, facilitate the planting of trees in sustainably managed reforestation projects.”

With this deal, Dell’s retail presence expands to more than 10,000 stores around the globe.