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Computation of Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 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 second quarter and first half of 2012 and 2011 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	13 Weeks Ended								26 Weeks Ended
	July 28, 2012				July 30, 2011				July 28, 2012				July 30, 2011
Numerator:
Net income attributed to Staples, Inc.	$	120,429			$	176,438			$	307,488			$	374,683
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	672,862				698,917				676,554				702,618
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options, restricted shares and performance shares	6,262				9,754				7,727				10,419
Weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution	679,124				708,671				684,281				713,037
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.18			$	0.25			$	0.45			$	0.53
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.18			$	0.25			$	0.45			$	0.53

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