Office Depot and Newell Rubbermaid Office Products Announce "Caddy for a Cure Sweepstakes" with PGA TOUR Pro Boo Weekley

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and
services, and Newell Rubbermaid Office Products, maker of Sharpie, one of the
world`s most recognized brands of permanent markers, today announced the "Caddy
For A Cure Sweepstakes," a national promotion where one grand-prize winner will
receive the opportunity to caddy for professional golfer Boo Weekley during a
Pro-Am round of a PGA TOUR sanctioned golf tournament.

Caddy For A Cure generates charitable funds for designated organizations while
offering the opportunity to be "inside the ropes" as a caddy for a PGA TOUR
player at a PGA TOUR event. The organization offers a one-of-a-kind professional
sports fantasy while contributing to genetic disease research and education.

"I am always excited to participate with Caddy For A Cure and the many
organizations that they support, such as The Wounded Warrior Project, which is
real close to my heart, along with my own charity, Camp Compass," said Boo
Weekley, PGA TOUR Professional and member of the winning 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup
team. "I look forward to meeting the winner and having some good ol` fun with
them out on TOUR."

To enter the Office Depot "Caddy For A Cure Sweepstakes," simply visit
www.officedepotcaddyforacure.sharpie.com through May 31, 2009 and register for a
chance to win. The first 300 sweepstakes entrants each day will receive a free
Boo Weekley-branded Sharpie marker or uni-ball 207 pen.

"Office Depot is thrilled to work with Sharpie and renowned golfer Boo Weekley
on this exciting promotion to support the Caddy For A Cure Organization," said
Steve Mahurin, Executive Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. "Not
only are we giving out thousands of customized Boo Weekley personalized Sharpie
markers and uni-ball 207s to our customers, along with a chance to caddy for a
PGA TOUR pro, but we are also helping to support and raise awareness for a very
special charitable organization."

In addition to the Grand Prize opportunity to caddy for Boo Weekley, one First
Prize winner will receive a Ginn Reunion Resort and Spa Getaway package
consisting of accommodations for three days/two nights at the Ginn Reunion
Report and Spa in Orlando, FL, along with two JetBlue Airways travel vouchers;
12 Second Prize winners will receive a Posture Arch; and 12 Third Prize winners
will receive a Firethorn Tour Boo Weekley autographed shirt and hat.

"We are proud to work with Caddy For A Cure on this unique Office Depot
promotion that offers golf fans nationwide the opportunity to caddy for the
wildly entertaining Boo Weekley," said Ed Cooper, Vice President of Sales for
Newell Rubbermaid Office Products. "More importantly, we are delighted to
support the many charities positively impacted by our sponsorship and the
terrific backing of our partner, Office Depot".

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE
YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States/DC, 18
years of age or older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 am
CDT on 4/15/09 and ends at 11:59:59 pm CDT on 5/31/09. For complete Official
Rules click here.

About Office Depot

Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers
around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies,
Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,604
worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.6
billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately
$14.5 billion, and employs about 42,000 associates around the world. The Company
provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries
than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through
affiliates in 48 countries.

Office Depot`s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information
can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.

About Sharpie

For more than 40 years, Sharpie has been the popular brand of permanent marker
associated with the autograph experience. Newell Rubbermaid`s Office Products
Group, maker of Sharpie markers, is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and
marketing of writing instruments, art products and office organization and
technology products, including such well known brands as Paper Mate, Sharpie,
DYMO Parker, Waterman, EXPO, uni-ball, and Rolodex, among others. Visit
www.sharpie.com or http://blog.sharpie.com for more information and creative
ways to use Sharpie markers.

Office Depot
Jason Shockley, 561-438-0037
jason.shockley@officedepot.com

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