Computation of Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Computation of Earnings Per Common Share Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of2012 and 2011 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	13 Weeks Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributed to Staples, Inc.	$	187,059	$	198,245
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	680,246		706,318
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options, restricted shares and performance shares	9,191		11,085
Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution	689,437		717,403
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.28
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.28