X0306 4/A 2012-07-02 2012-07-02 false 0000791519 STAPLES INC SPLS 0001180656 SARGENT RONALD FIVE HUNDRED STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 true true false false Chairman and CEO Option to Purchase 13.03 2012-07-02 4 A false 824068 0 A 2013-07-02 2022-07-02 Common Stock 824068 824068 D Due to an administrative error, involving the use of an incorrect binomial value, the number of options granted was incorrectly reported in the original Form 4 filed on July 3, 2012. This amendment corrects and restates the number of granted options using the methodology and binomial value approved by the Board of Directors in connection with the grant. There are no other changes to the Form 4. See Table II, Column 2 Four Year Vesting: Options exercisable in four annual installments beginning on date stated. Cynthia Pevehouse, attorney-in-fact 2012-07-13