| Date | Title | | | | 09/23/16 | Office Depot Announces Deal to Sell European Business to The AURELIUS Group| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 23, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP) today announced that it intends to sell
its European business to The AURELIUS Group.
Office Depot had previously disclosed its intention to explore strategic
alternatives regarding its European business, under a process that began
earlier this year.
“The sale of our European business will allow us to streamline
operations and focus our resources on m... |
| |  | | 09/08/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Joins Pocket Points as Official National School Supply Retailer for App Rewarding College Students Who Stay off Their Phones| Students Can Redeem Special Savings on School Supplies and Dorm Room
Furniture by Unplugging During Class and Study Time
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 8, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced it is the sole national school and
office supply retailer with Pocket Points, an app that rewards students
f... |
| | | | 09/06/16 | Office Depot Global Headquarters Awarded LEED Gold Re-Certification for Existing Buildings| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced that the company’s global headquarters
in Boca Raton, Florida, has been awarded Gold Re-Certification under the
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s Leadership for Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings: Operations an... |
| | | | 08/30/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Offers FedEx Shipping Services and Solutions in All Office Depot Retail Stores| Available to Customers in 1,513 Office Depot and OfficeMax Locations
on Sept. 2
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the expansion of its relationship with
FedEx (NYSE: FDX), which, beginning Sept. 2, is offering customers in
1,513 retail locations throughout the c... |
| | | | 08/22/16 | Office Depot Announces Retirement of CEO Roland Smith in 2017 and Executive Reorganization to Align with its Three-Year Strategic Plan| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP) today announced that Roland Smith plans
to retire as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Smith will continue
to serve as CEO until a successor is named, which is expected by the end
of first quarter 2017. It is expected Smith will remain Chairman of the
Board. The Board of Directors will evaluate, with the assistance of an
executive search firm, both internal and exter... |
| | | | 08/19/16 | Office Depot Foundation Donates Relief Supplies in Louisiana| Partnership with Feed the Children Sends Three Truckloads to Affected
Areas
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2016--
The Office Depot Foundation (the “Foundation”) is working with the
international relief organization Feed the Children to sponsor the
delivery of three truckloads of supplies for distribution in the
communities affected by the recent flooding in southeastern Louisiana.
The Office Depot Foundation is an independ... |
| | | | 08/08/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Survey Finds Parents Need Greater Support to Prepare Young Children for School Success| 77 Percent of Educators Lack Sufficient Communication and Tools to
Support Early Education Preparation
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the results of an early education
preparation survey whose findings uncovered that while almost all
educators feel support of ... |
| | | | 08/03/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results| Announces Debt Retirement, Initiation of Quarterly Dividend, Expanded
Share Repurchase Plan
Identifies Initiatives for Future Growth
Expands U.S. Retail Optimization and Store of the Future Plan
Launches $250 Million Cost Savings Program
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”, or the “company”) (NASDAQ: ODP), a
leading global provider of office products, services, and soluti... |
| | | | 08/03/16 | Office Depot Initiates Inaugural Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.025 Per Share| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) announced that its Board of Directors
declared a dividend of $0.025 per share ($0.10 per share on an
annualized basis) on the common stock of the Company. The dividend is
payable on September 15, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of
business on August 25, 2016.
Office Depot Chairman and CEO, Roland Smith, commented, “The initiation
of a quarterly ... |
| | | | 08/03/16 | Office Depot Announces Redemption of 9.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2019| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced it intends to call its
9.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “Notes”) for redemption on
September 15, 2016. The Notes will be redeemed for cash at a price equal
to 104.875% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid
interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date (the “Redemption
Price”). The aggregate principal outstanding of the No... |
| | | | 08/01/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Announces New Board Member| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”, or the “company”) (NASDAQ: ODP), a
leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions,
today announced that Kristin Campbell has been appointed to its Board of
Directors. Additionally, Campbell will serve on the Audit Committee.
“We are excited to welcome Kristin to our board. Her executive
leadership experience, including nearly two decades in ... |
| | | | 07/27/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Launches the Realspace Modern Comfort Series: Exclusive Line of Office Chairs Designed with Modern Style and Advanced Comfort Technologies| Realspace® Modern Comfort Series Offers Nine New Chairs for Shoppers
Seeking Comfort and Style
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the launch of the Realspace® Modern
Comfort Series, an exclusive line of stylishly designed office chairs
that utilize cutting-edge t... |
| | | | 07/26/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Partners with Lovejoy Independent School District to Develop High School STEM Wing| New Lighthouse for Learning Designed to Fuel Innovation and Discovery
Unveiled Today at Learning @ Lovejoy Conference
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 26, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the opening of a new STEM wing at
Lovejoy High School, located in Lucas, Texas. The STEM wing is scheduled
for ... |
| | | | 07/25/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Thanks Educators with 25 Percent Discount During Teacher Appreciation Days in Stores July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 27-30| Teachers Can ‘Gear Up for School’ with a VIP Savings Card for
Additional Savings through Oct. 31
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 25, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, is thanking educators by helping them ”Gear Up for
School” during Teacher Appreciation Days with a 25-percent-off coupon.
The discount is available ... |
| | | | 07/25/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Launches Exclusive New WorkPro Flex Collection for High Quality, Flexible Workspaces| Exclusive Product Line Provides Solutions to Help Businesses Team
Smarter, Train Better and Scale Faster
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 25, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the launch of the WorkPro® Flex
collection. The new product line offers flexible, multi-use table tops
and legs that are id... |
| | | | 07/20/16 | Office Depot, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Results Wednesday, August 3, 2016| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 20, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, will announce fiscal second
quarter 2016 results before market open on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A
conference call to discuss the results will be held that day at 9:00
a.m. Eastern Time.
To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit the Office
Depot Investor Relations webs... |
| | | | 07/12/16 | Office Depot Launches Binder Recycling Program for Back-to-School Shoppers in Partnership with TerraCycle| Shoppers Receive a $2 Instant Discount on Same-day Binder Purchase at
Office Depot and OfficeMax Locations
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 12, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the launch of its Binder Recycling
Program, encouraging shoppers to help preserve the environment by
recycling old binder... |
| | | | 07/05/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Helps Students, Parents and Teachers Gear up for School with Great Gear at Great Prices| Back-to-School Shoppers Find School Supplies, Tech and Organization
Essentials with Huge Savings
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 5, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, is this year’s back-to-school resource for parents,
students and teachers to prepare for a successful school year. After
relaxing during the summer,... |
| | | | 06/29/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Brings Innovation to Business Interior Design and Furniture Market with Rebranded Workspace Interiors by Office Depot| New Partnership with Inscape Provides an Immersive, Interactive
Workplace Planning Experience for Customers
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 29, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the launch of the newly branded Workspace
Interiors by Office Depot, an interiors solution provider. Workspace
Interiors... |
| | | | 06/27/16 | Office Depot Survey Finds Cost of Preparing Digital Materials for Classrooms Could Top $2-$4 Billion Annually| Move to Digital Content Has Created Unexpected Strains on Teacher
Time and Resources
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 27, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced results of a recent survey that found
the total minimum cost of U.S. teacher time spent copying and printing
classroom materials is betw... |
| | | | 06/15/16 | Office Depot, Inc. to Gear up for Back-to-School by Hiring 8,000 Associates| 33 Percent Increase from 2015 in Seasonal Hires
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced plans to hire 8,000 seasonal and
regular retail associates during its busy back-to-school season.
The seasonal associates help support the increased customer traffic from
pa... |
| | | | 06/06/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Works with Educators to Bring Collaborative Classroom Design Elements to Middle and High School Classes| In Partnership with Education Services Center Region 11 in Texas,
Collaborative, Flexible Learning Environments Better Prepare Students
for the Future
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 6, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced that its “Committed to Learning”
education experts are working with the Educat... |
| | | | 05/31/16 | Office Depot Announces $100 Million Stock Repurchase Program| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced that the Board of
Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $100
million of its outstanding common stock.
The stock repurchase authorization, which is effective immediately,
permits the company to repurchase stock from time-to-time through a
combination of open market repurchases, privately negotiated
transactions, 10b5-1 t... |
| | | | 05/16/16 | Office Depot Announces Termination of Merger Agreement with Staples| Will Receive $250 Million Termination Fee from Staples
Executes $1.2 Billion Five-Year Extension to its Credit Facility
Finalizing Comprehensive Business Review
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced that the merger
agreement between Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot has been
terminated. As a result, Office Depot will receive a cash payment from
Staples of ... |
| | | | 05/10/16 | Office Depot Responds to District Court’s Ruling on Merger with Staples| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today issued the following statement
from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roland Smith after the U.S.
District Court in the District of Columbia granted the Federal Trade
Commission’s (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to block the
proposed merger of Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot.
Smith commented:
“While we are respectful... |
| | | | 05/03/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Program Allows Pre-K Through 12 Grade Schools to Earn Free Supplies| More Than $29 Million in Merchandise Certificates Issued to Schools
Since ‘Give Back to Schools’ Program Inception in 2002
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, allows schools from pre-kindergarten through the 12th
grade to earn credits for free supplies through its exclusive “Give Back
... |
| | | | 04/26/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Results| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 26, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ODP), a
leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions,
which entered into a definitive agreement on February 4, 2015 to be
acquired by Staples, Inc. (“Staples”), today announced results for the
first quarter ended March 26, 2016.
“The protracted regulatory review of the pending Staples acquisition
continue... |
| | | | 04/21/16 | Office Depot Survey: Majority of Small Businesses Plan to Go Greener in 2016| Index Reveals 50 Percent Growth in SMB’s Interest in Going Greener
Between 2013 and 2016
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 21, 2016--
According to a survey conducted by Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a
leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, 51 percent of small businesses (SMBs) are looking to
go greener in 2016. This is a significant increase from 2013, when o... |
| | | | 04/20/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Launches New TUL Note-Taking System for Enhanced Organization and Premium Customization| New Accessories and Add-Ons Allow for True Personalization with New
Notebook System
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the launch of the TUL Custom
Note-taking System, a new product line from TUL, the preferred premium
brand of office gear. The new Note-taking Sy... |
| | | | 04/19/16 | Office Depot, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2016 Results Tuesday, April 26, 2016| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 19, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, which entered into a definitive
agreement on February 4, 2015 to be acquired by Staples Inc., will
announce first quarter 2016 results for the fiscal period ending March
26, 2016, before market open on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The company
does not plan to host an earnings conference call.
... |
| | | | 04/04/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Finds Majority of Small Business Owners Believe Organization is Linked to Profitability| Larger SMBs View Disorganization as More Annoying than Poor Personal
Hygiene
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 4, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, found the vast majority (83 percent) of small business
owners (SMBs) think an organized office is a vital part of their
business.
According to the latest... |
| | | | 03/18/16 | Staples and Office Depot Issue Open Letter to Customers| FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2016--
Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODP) issued
the following open letter to customers:
This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160318005089/en/
To Our Valued Customers,
On Monday, Staples and Office Depot begin our hearing in U.S District
Court as we fight to merge the... |
| | | | 03/15/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Survey Finds Less Than 50 Percent of Shoppers Shred Paper during Tax Season| Dispose of Sensitive Documents with Free Shredding in Stores through
April 23
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, is helping consumers destroy private, personal
documents safely and securely during tax season.
According to Office Depot’s monthly Personal Shopper Index, on... |
| | | | 03/08/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Showcases Commitment to Learning with Its Education Partners at SXSWedu| IBM, INCubatoredu, Footsteps2Brilliance, Join Office Depot to Create
21st Century Learning Environment
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced plans to showcase its “Commitment to
Learning” initiative during SXSWedu, March 7-10, in Austin, Texas,
featuring interactive ... |
| | | | 02/24/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Partners with Connecticut School District| Designs Better Learning Environments, Implements Advanced Technology
Solutions
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced that education solution experts from
its new “Committed to Learning” initiative are working with Wallingford
Public Schools to design 10 kindergarten... |
| | | | 02/23/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results| Continues to Deliver Improvement in Operating Income
Expects Preliminary Adjusted Operating Income(1)
of $500 Million for 2016
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”, or the “company”) (NASDAQ: ODP), a
leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions,
which entered into a definitive agreement on February 4, 2015 to be
acquired by Staples, Inc. (“Staples”), today announce... |
| | | | 02/18/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Launches “Committed to Learning” Initiative| Integrates Its Education-Focused Contract Division with Best-In-Class
Instructional Partners
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced the launch of a new initiative called
“Committed to Learning.” The initiative is founded on the company’s core
beliefs of equity; skill... |
| | | | 02/09/16 | Office Depot, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter 2015 Results Tuesday, February 23, 2016| BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, which entered into a definitive
agreement on February 4, 2015 to be acquired by Staples Inc., will
announce fourth quarter 2015 results for the fiscal period ending
December 26, 2015, before market open on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. The
company does not plan to host an earnings conference call.
... |
| | | | 02/02/16 | Staples and Office Depot Finalize Merger Agreement Extension| FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 2, 2016 – Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today announced the completion of financing arrangements and the extension of their merger agreement from February 4, 2016 to May 16, 2016. The extension allows for the completion of ongoing federal district court litigation with the Federal Trade Commission.
On February 4, 2015, Staples and Office Depot entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine as a single compan... |
| | | | 02/02/16 | 2016 Office Depot Foundation Women’s Symposium Registration Discounts Extended Through Feb. 17| Symposium Set for Feb. 26 and 27 at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2016--
Discounts for the 2016 Office
Depot Foundation Women’s Symposium have been extended through
February 17, when registration for this exciting and inspiring event
will close. The Women’s Symposium will take place on Friday and
Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, 2016, at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the
Performing Arts in West Palm Be... |
| | | | 01/20/16 | Staples and Office Depot Intend to Extend Merger Agreement| FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2016--
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) today
announced that the Board of Directors of both companies intend to waive
the merger agreement termination date of February 4, 2016, and extend it
to May 16, 2016. The extension allows for the completion of ongoing
federal district court litigation with the Federal Trade Commission. The
companies are working to extend financing terms for the ... |
| | | | 01/14/16 | Big Print Sale at Office Depot and OfficeMax Stores, Online Jan. 17-30| Two-day Flash Sale on All HP Ink and Toner at Buy One, Get One for 50
Percent Off in Stores and Online Jan. 24-25
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today announced a Big Print Sale Jan. 17-30 where
shoppers can get back to business while saving on all their
printing-related nee... |
| | | | 01/06/16 | Office Depot, Inc. Shares Key Lessons from 2015 to Help Small Businesses Thrive in 2016| Small Business Index Offers Advice for New Year
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2016--
Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office
products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and
OfficeMax brands, today released a compilation of key learnings from
2015 to help small business owners (SMBs) get back to business in 2016.
“As we kick off a new year it’s important for small business owners to
... |
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