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To: Doug Larson who wrote (2173)	4/14/1999 2:21:00 AM
From: Michael	Respond to of 3187

biz.yahoo.com biz.yahoo.com Staples has a listed $15.53 Sales per share. CompUSA has a listed $62.52 Sales per share. CompUSA can be bought cheaply with Staples stock. Staples has been looking to acquire other companies. I believe that a Staples/Office Depot merger was blocked by FTC. sure is a nice day Michael

To: Doug Larson who wrote (2173)	4/14/1999 2:22:00 AM
From: Michael	Respond to of 3187

<<Staples' strategy for its North American superstores focuses on four key objectives: (i) providing superior customer value through a combination of broad product selection, everyday low prices, outstanding customer service and convenient locations; (ii) increasing Staples' presence in targeted markets by adding new superstores and achieving economies of scale in most of the major markets where it competes; (iii) reducing operating costs to the lowest level consistent with providing quality merchandise and service; and (iv) offering a comfortable, easy to shop store environment with skilled sales associates available to assist the customer.>> edgar-online.com

To: Doug Larson who wrote (2173)	4/14/1999 2:25:00 AM
From: Michael	Respond to of 3187

<<Continue Store Growth and Strengthen Infrastructure. Staples is continuing its store growth program. In fiscal year 1998, Staples opened 158 new stores in North America and 16 new stores in Europe. In fiscal 1999, Staples intends to open approximately 150 stores in North America and 20 stores in Europe. Staples' store growth strategy follows a three-pronged approach: continuing the growth of its store network in existing markets; entering smaller markets, within both existing and new geographic areas; and entering major new markets. Staples believes that its centralized distribution strategy facilitates its aggressive store growth by enabling the Company to operate smaller stores>>

To: Doug Larson who wrote (2173)	4/14/1999 2:27:00 AM
From: Michael	Respond to of 3187

Staples' expansion strategy involves the establishment of a strong market position by increasing its presence in targeted metropolitan markets by operating a full network of stores and entering small markets and focusing growth in those markets where products can be cost effectively replenished through its distribution centers. Staples believes that a network of stores in a metropolitan market enhances profitability by leveraging marketing costs, distribution expense and supervision costs.