Easy and Affordable Shopping Solutions Offer Something for
Everyone, From Personalized Gifts to Tech Items, and a Chance to Win
It All for Free
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2008--Staples, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SPLS) is making holiday shopping easy this year by offering
high-quality gifts at affordable prices, like the new Samsonite
airport checkpoint-friendly laptop bags, Sony digital cameras and
Omnitech digital photo frames. Staples also knows that sometimes it's
all about the personal touch, so once the technology and travel items
are crossed off the list, shoppers can customize their gift-giving
experience through personalized gift wrap, photo holiday cards and
calendars, all available at Staples Copy & Print Center. And for all
those deal seekers out there, Staples is offering the "Gift It For
Free" sweepstakes in which 10,000 people will win their entire
purchase, up to $5,000, for free.
"At Staples, we recognize that budgets are tight this holiday
season, and we want to make sure that our customers know that they'll
find great values and prices in our stores and on Staples.com on a
wide range of gifts," said Mark Mettler, senior vice president of
merchandising for Staples. "Our gift options and assortment from top
brands at attractive price points, combined with our extended holiday
hours, convenient locations and knowledgeable store associates, will
make holiday shopping easy for our customers."
Staples Top Holiday Gifts for 2008
Some of the most popular items available at Staples this holiday
season include:
Gifts under $20
Omnitech(TM) Digital Storage:
Keep technology items safe in these convenient and fashionable
neoprene storage cases. Options include a portable hard drive case,
USB flash drive cases and universal storage pouches. ($2.99 - $12.99)
Omnitech(TM) Flexible Keyboard:
Take this full-sized, portable keyboard anywhere to make typing on
a laptop that much easier. The keyboard is spill-proof, washable and
even rolls up to fit in almost any bag space. Available in black,
blue, and pink. ($9.98)
Staples Copy & Print Center: Create fun and personalized gifts for
friends and family at Staples Copy and Print Centers. Holiday
Calendars ($9.99 via http://www.Staples.com/copyandprint and $12.99
in-store) can easily be created from a template or customized with
personal photos and are perfect to help everyone remember important
dates. Or, create a personalized photo card ($9.99 for 24 cards) by
choosing from more than 20 unique designs. Give presents a personal
touch and create custom wrapping paper and gift tags with Staples Gift
Wrap and Tags ($6.99). Choose from several different designs and
include up to three photos to give gifts a memorable touch. Wrapping
paper is available in 2' x 10' sheets and includes 10 free matching
gift tags.
Gifts under $50
M by Staples(TM) Collection (signature Berry Journal shown):
Perfect for everyone, from the stylish executive to the busy mom
on-the-go, the new Fall 2008 collection features eye-catching fabrics
and designs, including trendy distressed leather in berry with
paisley-patterned accents of orange and purple. Products include tote
bags, journals, padfolios, business card holders and laptop sleeves.
(signature Berry Journal, $24.99)
Omnitech(TM) Bluetooth Headset:
Travelers can enjoy the convenience of hands-free phone calls with
the Omnitech Bluetooth Headset, which provides four-to-five hours of
talk time and up to 70 hours of stand-by time. ($29.99)
Omnitech(TM) MP3 Player:
The Omnitech MP3 player allows travelers to enjoy their favorite
music wherever they are. Available in 2GB, the player provides up to
eight hours of playback time and includes a voice recorder and a 1.0"
screen for easy viewing. Plus, a removable cap reveals a USB tip, so
customers can plug the MP3 player directly into a computer's USB slot
to transfer music and charge its battery... without having to worry
about cords and cables. ($39.99)
Gifts under $100
Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags: To help travelers minimize the
risk of losing or damaging laptops at security checkpoints, Staples is
now carrying a variety of new airport checkpoint-friendly laptop bags
from leading manufacturers like Samsonite. Staples is the exclusive
office supply superstore retailer for the new Samsonite Checkmate
Business Laptop Bag and Checkmate Casual Laptop Bag ($79.99), both of
which accommodate a 15.4" laptop and are available in-store and on
Staples.com.
Omnitech(TM) Digital Photo Frames: Creatively display family
photos with Omnitech Digital Photo Frames. Exclusive to Staples, these
frames are available in 7" and 8.5" ($99.99 and $139.99 respectively),
and are designed to help effortlessly locate, resize and transfer more
than 2,000 photos from the computer in three easy-to-follow steps.
Gadgets at Unbelievable Prices
TomTom(R) ONE 125 GPS:
The TomTom GPS features pre-installed maps of the U.S. on a 3.5"
full color touchscreen. The system offers direct access to emergency
numbers, as well as pre-installed 2+million points of interest, from
gas stations to hotels. ($179.00)
Holiday Photography: For great family photos, the Sony W120
($199.00) features innovative "Smile Shutter" technology - amazingly,
it knows if family members are smiling or not and helps to take better
photos. Available in-store and online, it offers 7.2 mega pixels and a
4X optical zoom lens. Another great camera is the Canon SD1100S
($249.99), which is smaller than a cell phone, is available in blue,
brown, silver, gold and pink, and features 8 mega pixels, image
stabilization and a 3X zoom lens.
Acer Ultra Mini Netbook:
This ultra mini PC is great for browsing the Internet, viewing
pictures, watching videos on-line and instant messaging. Weighing in
at only 2.2 pounds and boasting an 8.9" screen, the PC features 1 GB
of memory and a 120 GB hard drive. ($349.98)
Staples(R) Gift Cards: Can't decide what to give? Give the gift
that gives it all - a Staples gift card! The Staples gift card is the
perfect gift for everyone on your list. Each Staples store carries
thousands of great products allowing family, friends, coworkers or
business associates to choose exactly what they want. Staples Gift
Cards are available in any denomination - a perfect fit for every
budget.
Visit www.staples.com/holidaypr for even more news and photos.
Gift It for Free Sweepstakes
To ring in the holiday season, Staples developed the "Gift It For
Free" sweepstakes, which kicks off on Nov. 16 and awards 10,000 people
their entire holiday purchase, up to $5,000, for free. The sweepstakes
runs through Dec. 24, and anyone is eligible by entering the code on
their receipt at www.GiftItForFree.com. No purchase necessary. See
Official Rules for details.
About Staples
Staples, the world's largest office products company, is committed
to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office
products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business
services. With $27 billion in sales, Staples serves businesses of all
sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South
America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In July 2008, Staples acquired
Corporate Express, one of the world's leading suppliers of office
products to businesses and institutions. Staples invented the office
superstore concept in 1986 and is headquartered outside Boston. More
information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
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