Office Depot Introduces Exclusive Line of Business and Travel Cases

Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced the introduction of a comprehensive line of business cases and travel bags developed to meet the specific needs of demanding business professionals. The new Foray™ line of business cases, which will be sold exclusively by Office Depot, blend durability and organization into well-styled carryalls for both men and women. "Business professionals want functional, stylish bags that help them find what they need quickly,” said Scott Koerner, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. "We developed Foray business cases and travel bags with our mobile business customers’ needs in mind. Designed for efficiency while on the road, the Foray bags’ organizational features enable travelers to optimize limited space for their gear, while the durable materials will endure even the most extensive travels.” Koerner noted that the Foray cases are packed with pockets to hold everything from writing instruments, business cards and travel incidentals to cell phones and other mobile devices. Select models also have padded sections for laptops, rear and front pockets for easy access to highly-used items and features for maximum portability, such as retractable locking handles and inline skate wheels. Following are descriptions of select products from the Foray line: Leather Double Gusset Expandable Portfolio/Computer Case: The front pocket of this expandable portfolio is padded to hold up to a 15.4-inch laptop and the rear pocket has a built-in two-file gusseted divider. The business accessory organizer accommodates all the business essentials and includes a PDA and cell phone pocket. It also includes a removable, adjustable, padded shoulder strap. Suggested Retail Price: $79.99 Ladies’ Leather Computer Tote: This stylish computer tote has a roomy, single compartment that comes with a removable, padded computer sleeve that holds up to a 15.4-inch laptop. With an easy-access zippered front pocket, a removable accessory pouch and two rear zipper pockets, this is a functional bag for business women on-the-go. For added comfort, the tote has padded handles and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. Suggested Retail Price: $99.99 17-Inch Nylon Computer Portfolio/Case: This nylon computer portfolio has a padded computer pocket that holds up to a 17-inch laptop and a front pocket organizer to store business essentials. The interior has gusseted dividers and a pocket for both a PDA and cell phone. Ideal for traveling, this portfolio comes with a trolley strap, a heavy-duty handle and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. Suggested Retail Price: $59.99 Leather Wheeled Duffel: This leather duffel is ideal for executive travel with easy glide wheels and a retractable locking handle. The roomy, fully-lined interior has individual pockets for a PDA and cell phone, while the front pocket organizer holds key business essentials. Additionally, the duffel has sturdy carry handles and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. Suggested Retail Price: $129.99 Leather Wheeled Portfolio/Computer Case: This leather portfolio has a large capacity for files, easy gliding wheels and a telescoping handle. The rear pocket accommodates a three-file divider and the front compartment contains a padded computer sleeve that holds up to a 15.4-inch laptop. With an easy-access zippered front exterior pocket and an organizer to hold all the business essentials, this bag is perfect for overnight meetings. Suggested Retail Price: $129.99 The full line of Foray business cases and travel bags are currently available at Office Depot retail stores throughout the United States. About Office Depot Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla., Office Depot has annual sales of nearly $15 billion, and employs approximately 50,000 associates around the world. Currently, the Company sells to customers in 33 countries, and has affiliates in another five. Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel -- from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. As of July 1, 2006, Office Depot had 1,071 retail stores in North America and another 322 stores, either company-owned, licensed or franchised, in other parts of the world. Office Depot serves a wide range of customers through a dedicated sales force, telephone account managers, direct mail offerings, and multiple web sites. With over $3.8 billion in online sales, the Company is also one of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers. Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.