Procurement Services is sharing several updates about ordering through the Staples catalog in Marketsite+, including changes now in effect for beverage purchases, the transition of AVI Foodsystems breakroom and coffee service purchasing to Staples, and a request for units with existing coffee equipment.
Beverage ordering updates now in effect
Marketsite+ catalog updates have been made to support U-M’s exclusive pouring rights agreement with Coca-Cola.
Beginning August 3, 2026:
- The Staples catalog is the only Marketsite+ catalog offering Coca-Cola products for purchase.
- U-M users should purchase available Coca-Cola products through Staples until further notice.
- The Staples catalog has been updated to restrict competing beverage products and reflect available Coca-Cola beverage options and applicable exclusions.
- Other Marketsite+ catalogs have been updated, or are being updated, to remove beverage products.
This change does not affect existing orders placed before August 3.
To learn more about ordering beverages, please visit the Exclusive Pouring Rights – Campus How-To Guide.
For general questions related to beverage vending, fountain, delivery, signage, training, sponsorships, donated products, personnel concerns, or other exclusive pouring rights matters, submit a request through the Pouring Rights Support form.
AVI catalog removal and breakroom supply transition
As previously announced, the AVI Foodsystems contract expired July 31, 2026, and the AVI catalog tile has been removed from Marketsite+.
As of August 1, 2026, breakroom supplies, coffee, and related purchases should be made through the Staples catalog in Marketsite+.
Orders placed with AVI on or before July 31 are expected to be fulfilled. Outstanding invoices and payments can still be processed after the AVI catalog tile removal.
Coffee equipment transition and Staples site visits
Staples is continuing to gather information about existing coffee equipment and office coffee service needs across U-M locations. Staples representatives have been visiting campus locations and will continue site visits as needed.
At this stage, Staples is still collecting information to build a complete transition plan. You may be contacted by Staples and/or AVI as they gather information, confirm equipment details, or coordinate next steps for your location.
Additional information will be shared as more details become available about the coffee service transition.
Action Requested: Complete the coffee equipment form
If your unit currently has AVI coffee equipment or office coffee service and has not yet completed the U-M Coffee Equipment & Location Confirmation form, please do so as soon as possible.
If you have already completed the form, no further action is needed unless your information has changed.
If you are not the correct person for your unit, please forward this message to the person who manages coffee service or breakroom supplies for your area.
Ink, toner, and breakroom supply purchasing questions
Ink and toner products previously purchased through Smart Business Source are now available through Staples.
For questions related to ink, toner, and breakroom supplies, please submit a message to the General Goods & Services team through the Procurement Services Contact Us webpage.