EXCLUSIVEBRANDSOURCING RETAILER/WHOLESALER ...

EB Identities: Staples, Quill, and other proprietary brands (M by Staples higher quality products,
Better Binder, etc.)
EB skus: 2,000+
Profile: During this period, net income dropped by 8% to $ 738.7 million; while 48 new stores
were opened. Acquisitions have helped Staples grow: in June 2008, the $ 2.7 billion deal (€ 1.7
billion) takeover of Corporate Express NV, an office supplies wholesaler in The Netherlands. In
June 2010, Staples purchased the Finnish office supply company Oy Lindell Ab., which Staples
has had an alliance since it purchased a Dutch office supplier in 2008. Oy Lindell, 120 years in
business, operates seven stores plus two franchise outlets in Finland. For 2010, Staples plans 40
new stores.
Procurement Contacts: Brad Young, Director Own Brands Facilities Production
STATER BROS.
301 South Tippercano Ave. San Bernadino, CA 92324 USA
Tel: (909) 783-5000
Fax: N/A
www.staterbros.com
Total Fiscal 2010 Sales: $3.6 Billion -0.1%
Percentage of Sales in Exclusive Brands: 19% (E)
Principal Business: Stater Bros, founded in 1936, is now the largest privately owned supermarket
chain in Southern California, operating 167 supermarkets in six of its counties. The company also
owns 50% of Santee Dairies, a milk and juice processor.
EB Identities: Stater Bros., Country Harvest, La Cadena, plus Topco brands-- Full Circle (natural
and organic foods), Top Care (health and beauty), Dining In (meals), Valu Time (secondary
economy line), Best Choice, Best Value
EB skus: N/A