Staples (SPLS) is testing a venture that could help it draw interest and traffic to its diminishing office supplies stores.
In September, Staples partnered with Massachusetts operator of co-working space Workbar, to bring offices, reservable conference rooms, private phone rooms and free onsite parking, plus unlimited coffee as the retailer pointed out, to monthly members at a cost of $130. The spaces are only available at three Staples stores located near Boston so far.
A Staples spokeswoman declined to comment on future endeavors.