Students Go Back to School Happy with Office Depot's Unique Roster of School Supplies

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Students Go Back to School Happy with Office Depot's Unique Roster of School Supplies

One-Stop Shop Provides Students and Parents with Standout Styles at Perfect Prices


BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Office Depot (NYS: ODP) , a leading global provider of school supplies and services, has unveiled a unique back-to-school product offering that is guaranteed to make students standout this school year. Students can select from hundreds of fashionable and functional products so they are prepared to go back-to-school happy and in style.

Every school year brings new subjects and assignments, along with exciting new trends and technology. Having the option to choose supplies that fit your style and budget is essential, which is why Office Depot offers the latest devices, as well as thousands of core items under five dollars both in-store and online, including the basics in bold prints, patterns and shapes.

Go Back-to-School with Personality

  • Core Fashion Supplies: From glitter notebooks, animal print pencil pouches and gamer calculators to cupcake erasers and paisley binders, students can make each day a little simpler -- and a lot more fashionable -- with functional school essentials.

  • Blank-Canvas Basics: Made for trendsetters with a flair for DIY, the assortment of white school essentials are designed for doodling and accessorizing so ordinary supplies can be transformed into customized creations.

  • Personalization Products: Creativity and one-of-a-kind designs are encouraged with 3M patterned tapes (like trendy seasonal colors or fun zebra print patterns) and Crayola's Mix and Match program, inspiring crafty kids to tailor supplies to taste and choose the perfect pack of crayons for their own creation of colors.

Elevate the School Experience

  • NCredible Collection: An exclusive line of back-to-school products by Nick Cannon for the youth of today who have something to say -- flash drive bracelets, cases for the iPhone® 5, backpacks and pens are designed to empower, enrich and excite, encouraging students to reach beyond their goals and influence the world around them.

  • NCredible Monster Headphones: Fresh style and high-definition audio helps students turn up the volume and feel the beat on their study break or walk home.

Stay Connected and Study Anytime, Anywhere

  • Enviable Tablets: Must-haves from Acer like the world's first eight-inch Windows 8 tablets, and an assortment of screen sizes for Samsung's Galaxy Tab 3, let students study in style and take assignments on the go.

  • Premium Laptops: With the versatility and innovation of the HP Envy 15 Touch, everything from chatting with friends to takingnotes is faster and more fun than ever before, now available at Office Depot.

"Office Depot understands the importance of personalization and the excitement of expression, which is why we offer students the products that reflect their personalities," said Bob Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer for Office Depot. "However, our vast assortment of fashionable supplies includes functionality and value, because we want both students and parents to find what they need so that they can start the school year completely satisfied."

Offering bigger deals and faster checkout, Office Depot provides parents with the convenience they crave during the hectic back-to-school season. With penny deals on core list items, shoppers can stretch their dollars further and take advantage of the savings. By adding more handheld checkout devices in stores, Office Depot creates a seamless shopping experience, making browsing and purchasing this year's essentials fast and hassle-free.

Additionally, Office Depot has made it simple for schools to get 5% back to use for FREE supplies. Using the new School Supplies Checklist, teachers can create their school list and link to their school code. And when parents shop with their teachers School Supplies Checklist list, their school gets 5% back though Office Depot's 5% Back to Schools Program.

To start shopping for your school essentials, or to learn more about product offerings, please visit www.officedepot.com.

About Office Depot

Office Depot provides office, school supplies, and services through 1,628 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs, and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $10.7 billion, employs about 38,000 associates, and serves customers in 60 countries around the world.

Office Depot's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://news.officedepot.com.

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