Staples has opened a new E-Commerce Innovation Center in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The office will house teams responsible for designing and implementing innovative new e-commerce solutions for its business customers.

Staples, the world’s second largest e-commerce company, is adding IT, product management, usability and creative positions as it continues to invest in the multi-channel customer experience across mobile devices, desktops and stores. The company recently announced the launch of a new smartphone app as well as a top-ranking, new mobile optimized website.

“Cambridge is a hub of innovation, with both world-class universities and technology companies,” said Brian Tilzer, vice president, e-commerce and business development, Staples.com. “Staples new E-Commerce Innovation Center will become the home to some of the world’s best e-commerce talent with the goal of rapidly bringing breakthrough new ideas to market in emerging online technologies like mobile commerce and social media.”