Tech Data already does it; so does Ingram Micro. So why not a retailer? Staples goes mass market in USA with Network Services by Thrive, managed services for small businesses (20 to 250 employees).
The three services offerings: Thrive Protect, Thrive Onsite and Thrive Online Backup. Thrive Protect. Several large retailers in USA offer managed services for consumers. But Staples' will draw more attention to the managed services market as it targets SMB/SOHO business segment.