Staples, Inc. invented the office
superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's
largest office products company. With 69,000 talented
associates, the company is committed to making it easy
to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies,
technology, furniture, and business services. With 2005
sales of $16.1 billion, Staples serves consumers and
businesses ranging from home-based businesses to Fortune
500 companies in 21 countries throughout North and South
America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered outside of Boston,
Staples operates more than 1,800 office superstores
and also serves its customers through mail order catalog,
e-commerce and contract businesses.