Staples Print and Marketing Services Review: Fast Holiday Gifts

For the holiday season, Staples provides same-day pickup for photo gifts such as mugs, prints, and puzzles, applicable for orders of five items or fewer. Customers can utilize the retailer's online design tools, but visiting the store allows for consultations with print and marketing experts who can identify file issues and offer proofs. For superior print quality, orders may be placed at a local store and produced at a Staples production facility, with proofs available for in-person approval; this process may take from several days to two weeks. The author evaluated 11-ounce mugs, available in 15-ounce and 17-ounce travel sizes, and found the print quality satisfactory, although not as high as specialized services like Mpix and Printique. Additionally, Staples offers canvas prints, metal prints, foam-backed prints, and posters sized up to 36 by 48 inches. For business needs, Staples features business cards, banners, posters, and signs, along with an easy-to-use online business card creator. The review highlights the significance of tangible printed items, particularly as gifts, noting that Gen Z is also showing interest in printed products.