X0202 4 2005-10-03 false 0000791519 STAPLES INC SPLS 0001180656 SARGENT RONALD FIVE HUNDRED STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 true true false false Chairman and CEO Common Stock 1434441 D Common Stock 2005-10-03 4 A false 150000 0 A 1434441 D The Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned has been reduced by 17 shares to reflect the correct number of shares acquired by the reporting persons participation in Staples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Performance Accelerated Restricted Stock. Jack A. VanWoerkom, attorney-in-fact 2005-10-04