X0202 4 2005-10-03 false 0000791519 STAPLES INC SPLS 0001294293 Komola Christine T FIVE HUNDRED STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 false true false false SVP, Controller Common Stock 64898 D Common Stock 38513 I Christine T. Komola Trust Common Stock 2005-10-03 4 A false 4500 0 A 64898 D In addition to the adjustment made to the Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned by the transaction described, 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