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Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, is expanding its North American retail presence. As of September 29, 2007, the retailer had 1,212 store locations in North America, and has committed to opening approximately 75 new stores in 2008. Office Depot has additionally said the it will remodel nearly its entire store chain to the new retail format in the next few years.

In 2004, Office Depot introduced its industry-leading new retail format dubbed M2. M2 offers customers the most enjoyable shopping experience in the industry – in a format that is intuitive, logical and designed specifically for the way people make purchase decisions. Some of the highlights include:

• Products are grouped in highly visible, strategically located "pods"
• Core supplies are housed in the outer perimeter of the store
• Low sightlines throughout the store designed for optimal visibility
• Clear signage that allows for easy purchase
• Furniture and technology at the center of the store to better support consultative sales
• Modern look and feel
• Design, Print & Ship services in every store

In this press kit you will find press releases, fact sheets on the M2 New Retail Format, an overview of the Office Depot retail channel, images and store renderings, sound bites, bios, contact information, etc.