Staples Delivers Sneak Peek into Incredible Savings for the Holidays

“At Staples, we are committed to offering customers great deals during the holiday shopping season through everyday low prices on a wide assortment of gifts, from the latest technology products and hot brand-name gadgets to Staples-exclusive items,” said Jevin Eagle, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing, Staples. “No matter where our customers choose to shop – in our stores or on Staples.com – they will find easy ways to save this holiday season.”

Additional ways to save with Staples for the 2009 holiday season include:

• Circular Previews – shoppers can preview weekly ads to get the inside look at upcoming offers on items such as laptops, cameras and GPSs at www.staples.com/weeklyad, and sign up to receive sneak peeks delivered directly to their inboxes.
• Products at Unbelievable Prices – during the season, customers will find new Staples-exclusive products for as low as $10, including the Omnitech™ Digital Ornament ($9.99) and the Omnitech™ Mini Pod Speaker ($9.99); great deals on brand-name items in key holiday categories including computers, GPS, digital frames, and digital cameras; special offers for Staples Rewards customers; and the Wednesday “Holideal,” a one-day savings bonus on select items online and in stores (coupon from Staples.com required for in-store Holideal savings).
• Holiday Sweepstakes – with the Staples Tech Bundle-a-day Giveaway, each day, starting Nov. 30 (Cyber Monday) – Dec. 25, one lucky winner will receive a $1,000 technology bundle (no purchase necessary)*. The prize will include a Windows 7 HP Laptop and an HP Photosmart Premium Touchsmart Web All-in-One. More information will be available starting Nov. 30 at www.staples.com/dailytechgiveaway.
• Easy Delivery – for a stress-free, easy shopping and shipping experience, Staples provides free shipping on Staples.com for orders over $50. Customers traveling during the holiday season also have the option of shipping to a convenient store location for pick up.

About Staples

Staples, the world’s largest office products company, is committed to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2008 sales of $23 billion and 91,000 associates worldwide, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In July 2008, Staples acquired Corporate Express, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products to businesses and institutions. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.

* The Staples Tech Bundle-a-day Giveaway: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. The Tech Bundle-a-Day Giveaway is sponsored by Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. Open only to legal residents of the U.S., who are 21 years of age or older as of date of entry. Begins 12:00:01 a.m. ET on 11/30/09 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 12/25/09. For Official Rules, visit www.staples.com/dailytechgiveaway starting 11/30/09.

Staples, Inc.
Shawna Hassett, 401-274-0001 x410
shassett@duffyshanley.com
or
Mark Crowley, 508-253-0767
mark.crowley@staples.com