X0202 4 2005-10-03 false 0000791519 STAPLES INC SPLS 0001263765 MILES MICHAEL FIVE HUNDRED STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 false true false false Chief Operating Officer Common Stock 301222 D Common Stock 2005-10-03 4 A false 75000 0 A 301222 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. Perfomance Accelerated Restricted Stock. Jack A. VanWoerkom, attorney-in-fact 2005-10-04