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Staples Inc. said Tuesday that its profit climbed 13 percent in the third quarter, helped in part by improved sales of office and break room supplies to businesses as well as promotional products.

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Framingham, Massachusetts (PRESS RELEASE – April 24, 2010) – Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, Inc., today announced the launch of its new 2010 Green Guide online catalog for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to Fortune 1000 corporations.

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Staples Inc. provided an upbeat view of its business prospects Tuesday, as the largest U.S. office supply company posted a 72 percent rise in its third-quarter profit on lower charges.

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Office supply chain Staples Inc.'s sales fell less in the second quarter than earlier this year, but the company said Tuesday that its profit dropped 39 percent, mainly because of its acquisition of Dutch chain Corporate Express.

Staples Inc., the nation's largest office supplies retailer, reported its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 39 percent compared with a year earlier, hurt by its acquisition of Corporate Express.

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Staples Inc. on Tuesday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 8.25 cents per share, payable July 16 to shareholders of record June 26.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (PRESS RELEASE - April 27, 2009) - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world’s largest office products company, is making it easy for job hunters during this challenging economic environment.

Staples’ new Career Stimulus Program provides the tools and tips customers need for a successful job search, from how to start a job hunt to refreshing a résumé and finding ways to succeed through networking.

(PRESS RELEASE - January 26, 2009) - On Feb. 1, 2009, Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world’s largest office products company, will become the first national retailer to offer a comprehensive ink and toner recycling program that rewards customers for recycling any brand or type of cartridge, regardless of manufacturer.