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Computation of Earnings per Common Share Computation of Earnings per Common Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 28, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Jul. 30, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Jan. 29, 2011
Oct. 30, 2010
Jul. 31, 2010
May 01, 2010
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Jan. 30, 2010
Numerator:                      
Net income attributed to Staples, Inc. $ 283,593 $ 326,380 $ 176,438 [1] $ 198,245 $ 274,742 [2] $ 288,680 [3] $ 129,756 [4] $ 188,770 [5] $ 984,656 $ 881,948 $ 738,671
Denominator:                      
Weighted-average common shares outstanding                 694,986 715,596 709,744
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
Employee stock options, Restricted Shares and Performance Shares                 9,033 10,624 12,094
Weighted-average commonn shares outstanding assuming dilution                 704,019 726,220 721,838
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.41 $ 0.47 $ 0.25 [1] $ 0.28 $ 0.39 [2] $ 0.40 [3] $ 0.18 [4] $ 0.26 [5] $ 1.42 $ 1.23 $ 1.04
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.41 $ 0.47 $ 0.25 [1] $ 0.28 $ 0.38 [2] $ 0.40 [3] $ 0.18 [4] $ 0.26 [5] $ 1.40 $ 1.21 $ 1.02
[1] Results of operation for this period include a $20.8 million tax benefit related to a refund due to Corporate Express from the Italian government that was previously deemed uncollectible, which was recorded as a discrete item.
[2] Results of operation for this period include a $4.6 million charge, net of taxes ($0.01 per diluted share) related to integration and restructuring costs.
[3] Results of operation for this period include a $5.6 million charge, net of taxes ($0.01 per diluted share) related to integration and restructuring costs.
[4] Results of operation for this period include a $13.5 million charge, net of taxes ($0.02 per diluted share) related to integration and restructuring costs.
[5] Results of operation for this period include a $13.1 million charge, net of taxes ($0.02 per diluted share) related to integration and restructuring costs.