Staples Offers In-Store Consultation and Same-Day Pickup for Holiday Photo Prints
Staples provides online tools for designing photo gifts like mugs, prints, and puzzles, with print quality comparable to competitors. Customers can also visit local stores to consult with print specialists, get proofs before printing, and pick up same-day orders. For higher-quality results, orders can be routed through Staples production centers, though this takes longer—up to two weeks.
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The option to combine online convenience with in-person expertise could appeal to holiday shoppers who want both speed and quality assurance on last-minute gifts. This hybrid approach may give Staples an edge over purely online print services, especially for customers unfamiliar with technical print specifications like CMYK formatting.
- Staples offers both online design tools and in-store consultations for photo gifts.
- Same-day pickup is available for in-store orders, while production center orders can take up to two weeks but may yield better quality.
- Print specialists can help customers avoid formatting errors and provide proofs before final printing.
Source: wired.com — Scott Gilbertson, 2026-10-05
Published there as: “Staples Print and Marketing Services Review: Fast Holiday Gifts”
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