ADVISORY/Staples To Launch New Staples Copy & Print Center In The Baltimore Area.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Saturday (March 15)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Staples (Nasdaq:SPLS):

What:       The official launch of the Staples Copy & Print Center.
            Vendor demonstrations from Xerox, Danka and Canon as
            well as discounts for customers on copy and print services
            at all 16 Baltimore area stores. Staples will also
            announce the winners of the Staples Copy & Print Center
            sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 in
            copy and print services as well as $1,000 in copy and
            print services donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of
            Central Maryland, Inc. in their name.

Who:        John Burke, Staples Senior Vice President of Business
             Services
            Mark Bacon, Staples Senior Vice President
            Bruce Vandervort, Executive Director for the Catonsville
             Chamber of Commerce
            Frank Williams, Chief Professional Officer for the Boys &
             Girls Clubs of Central Maryland, Inc.
            Staples Vendors: Xerox, Danka and Canon
            Staples Customers

When:       Saturday, March 15th
            11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where:      Staples
            6030 Baltimore National Pike
            Catonsville, MD
            P: 410-747-7057
            Staples General Manager: Joseph Sutton

Interviews: Staples executives are available for interviews at the
            Catonsville Staples store before or during the event.

Contact:    Julie Mittelman, 508-253-8580
            [e-mail]