X0202 4 2006-03-01 false 0000791519 STAPLES INC SPLS 0001180659 ANDERSON BASIL FIVE HUNDRED STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 true true false false Vice Chairman Common Stock 2006-03-01 4 F false 80200 24.54 D 167746 D These shares were sold to Staples to satisfy the withholding tax liability associated with the vesting of performance accelerated restricted stock awards that vested upon Mr. Anderson's retirement as Vice Chairman of the Company on March 1, 2006. Jack A. VanWoerkom, attorney-in-fact 2005-12-03