8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 27, 2011

STAPLES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware  (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-17586  (Commission File Number) 04-2896127  (IRS Employer Identification No.)

Five Hundred Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 01702

(Address of principal executive office and zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 508-253-5000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 27, 2011, Staples announced the promotion of Christine Komola to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2012.   Ms. Komola succeeds John Mahoney as CFO.   Mr. Mahoney will continue to serve as Vice Chairman.   A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Komola's promotion is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Ms. Komola, 44, has served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller since July 2004. Prior to that, she served as the Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Furniture and Wholesale from January 2002 to July 2004.  She has also held other roles within Staples since joining in April 1997, including Assistant Controller, Vice President of Planning, Margin and Control, and Chief Financial Officer of Staples.com.

There are no family relationships between Ms. Komola and any director or executive officer of the Company, and Ms. Komola has not been a participant or had an interest in any transaction with Staples that is reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

As of the date of this report, no new compensatory arrangements have been entered into with Ms. Komola in connection with her promotion.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such exhibits are filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			STAPLES, INC.
Date	September 29, 2011	By:	/s/ MARK A. WEISS
			Mark A. Weiss
			Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Presss Release dated September 27, 2011

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EX-99.1

Media Contact: Owen Davis

508-253-8468

Investor Contact: Laurel Lefebvre/Kevin Barry

508-253-4080/1487

Staples, Inc. Appoints Christine Komola Chief Financial Officer

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., September 27, 2011 - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the promotion of Christine Komola to Chief Financial Officer effective February 1, 2012. Christine will report to John Mahoney, Staples' Vice Chairman. The responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer will transition to Christine over the next year.

“Christine has established herself as a respected leader in the Finance organization since joining Staples 14 years ago,” said Mahoney. “She has deep knowledge of Staples' global businesses and an excellent track record in leading our Finance teams in partnering with our operations to achieve our goals. I am confident Christine is well prepared to assume greater responsibility in leading our finance functions in the years ahead.”

Christine joined Staples in 1997 and has served in various leadership roles including Vice President, Planning and Control; Chief Financial Officer of Staples.com; Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Furniture & Wholesale, and her most recent role as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller with responsibility for the company's global financial operations. Prior to joining Staples, Christine was an audit manager at Ernst & Young, LLP. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

About Staples

Staples is the world's largest office products company and a trusted source for office solutions. The company provides products, services and expertise in office supplies, copy & print, technology, facilities and breakroom, and furniture. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and now has annual sales of $25 billion, ranking second in the world in eCommerce sales. With 90,000 associates worldwide, Staples operates in 26 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, making it easy for businesses of all sizes and consumers. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com/media.