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Staples

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165 Middlesex Ave

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67/100
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Verified August 13, 2026

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Staples — Somerville, Massachusetts
Staples · 165 Middlesex Ave

What AI says about Staples.1

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ChatGPT

Named ✓

Asked best office supply store in Somerville

One of the best office supply stores in Somerville is Staples.

Checked August 13, 2026

Gemini

Named ✓

Asked best office supply store in Somerville

…a few excellent options depending on what you're looking for: **For General Office Supplies, Printing, and Shipping:** * **Staples (Near Assembly Row):** While not *technically* in Somerville, there's a Staples just across the border in Everett near…

Checked August 13, 2026

Named by 2 of 2 assistants as of August 13, 2026.

What people keep saying.2

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers report a mixed experience at this Staples location, with some praising helpful staff like Wensley and Ali for their assistance in printing and office chair selection. However, many others express frustration over unprofessional behavior and poor customer service, particularly regarding package handling and staff interactions.

Consistently praised

Wensley's printing assistance
Ali's help with office chairs
Nina's customer service in the copy department
Rick's dedication to meeting print deadlines

Recurring complaints

Rude and unhelpful staff interactions
Problems with package verification
High prices and limited selection
Long wait times for assistance

The bottom line: This Staples is noted for its helpful staff in printing services but suffers from significant complaints about customer service and package handling.

Staples — Somerville, Massachusetts
Staples · 165 Middlesex Ave

The score, explained

Why 67.3

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Higher than 64% of office supply stores in the registry.

Scanned August 13, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
100
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
40
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
100
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
92
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
65
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
20
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
37

What’s holding this entry back: speed & mobile and content freshness & schema — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Staples — Somerville, Massachusetts
Staples · 165 Middlesex Ave

The facts

Address165 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
Hours
Today (Thu) · 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Typically busiest — Tuesday

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About Staples.

What are the operating hours of Staples in Somerville?

The shop is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Staples in Somerville accept reservations?

The shop does not accept reservations.

What services is Staples in Somerville known for?

The shop is known for its printing services and a wide range of office supplies, with staff members often praised for their helpfulness and customer service.

Is there parking available at Staples in Somerville?

Yes, there is parking available for customers at the shop.

Are there any special features at Staples in Somerville?

The shop features a self-service printing area and offers a variety of office supplies, with staff available to assist customers with their needs.

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