Staples Retail is a thriving organization focused on providing innovative products and services solutions for working and learning.  This role is critical to accelerating change and super-charging this high-potential services business. Our people are the heart of our success, and we believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create, and do. We are investing in our people and our stores, empowering our people to learn, grow and deliver. Come be a part of a team that's leading the way in a new era of working and living.

This internship position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples Retail Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA. 

Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program) 

Position Overview:

Staples US Print and Marketing Services is looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our team and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals in retail & digital merchandising. As a Print & Marketing Services Intern, you will learn about competitive analysis, research, identifying trends and new products, proofing marketing assets, business analysis and more.

Staples is focused on our customers and our community.  As an Intern for Staples, you will support the team in managing product lines for sales, margin, and supply chain. This involves research, ad hoc financial planning and analysis, promo planning and execution, digital and in-store marketing vehicle merchandising, and SKU set-up/maintenance.  Includes exposure and communications across internal and external partners.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Maintain merchandising marketing calendar by entering promotions, submitting coupon codes 
• Manage the SKU set-up and maintenance process
• Competition analysis maintaining calendar and reporting relevant data, online experiences, new product ideas, notable presentations, and pricing
• Conduct market research, gather industry data, track trends, themes, competitive shopping to assist with item selection and new service offerings
• Work closely within dedicated team and cross-functional teams on new strategic initiatives targeted towards driving sales and margin growth
• Support ad hoc product information requests including generating and analyzing reports
• Monitor and report out on ongoing performance for initiatives relative to financial goals

What’s Needed – Basic Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Must be a rising junior, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What’s Needed – Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through effectively
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Collaborates effectively across diverse teams and departments

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.