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Office Depot Inc., is the world's second-largest supplier of office products and services. The Delray Beach-based company was incorporated in 1986 with the opening of its first retail store in Fort Lauderdale. In 2006, the Fortune 500 company sold $15 billion of products and services to consumers and businesses through three business units: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division and International Division. Office Depot has more than 1,200 stores in the U.S. and Canada, with a heavy concentration in Florida, California and Texas. The company plans to open 70 more stores by the end of 2007 and another 75 locations in 2008. The company is building a 625,000-s...
Office Depot Inc., is the world's second-largest supplier of office products and services. The Delray Beach-based company was incorporated in 1986 with the opening of its first retail store in Fort Lauderdale. In 2006, the Fortune 500 company sold $15 billion of products and services to consumers and businesses through three business units: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division and International Division. Office Depot has more than 1,200 stores in the U.S. and Canada, with a heavy concentration in Florida, California and Texas. The company plans to open 70 more stores by the end of 2007 and another 75 locations in 2008. The company is building a 625,000-square-foot global headquarters in Boca Raton at the Arvida Park of Commerce, and plans to move into its new home in October 2008. Office Depot received more than $15 million in state and local grants and incentives for the expansion and will invest about $210 million for its new headquarters. Chairman and CEO Steve Odland has led the company since March 2005 with a strategy focused on cutting costs across divisions and growing profits through private brand development and market expansion. Office Depot stock is traded under the symbol ODP.
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Arbutus woman fears Lansdowne tunnel's closure could lead to tragedy
Brenda Shipley doesn't enjoy the view from her office on Sulphur Spring Road, which overlooks four sets of CSX railroad tracks. Each day, Shipley says she sees "constant traffic" crossing the tracks. Sometimes it's parents carrying a stroller....Tags: Tom Quirk
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St. Agnes Hospital to lease 33,000 square feet of office space in Lansdowne Station
St. Agnes Hospital announced Thursday that it has agreed to lease 33,000 square feet of office space in Lansdowne Station starting this spring. The hospital will relocate about 150 full-time employees from space in a business park on the 3700 block of...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Hospitals and Clinics
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Grown daughter has rock-solid reasons for joining the Army
Natasha is joining the Army and my wife and I couldn't be more proud. Indeed, our 24-year-old has been through her share of fits and starts these past few years. She earned her two-year degree in general studies and built and nurtured a tight circle of...Tags: Defense, National Security, National Security Agency, Fort Meade (military base), Facebook
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Laurel Mall post office on list for possible closure
The post office in the Laurel Mall is on the list of 3,700 post offices, postal stations and branches that federal officials are considering closing as officials look for ways to reduce costs.
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Enjoy the new bridge but watch your speed
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Pikesville farmers' market keeps getting moved
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Going green for back to school
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Cool gear for back to school
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Insider's guide to Rosedale
Special to The Baltimore SunOriginally known as a farming community, eastern Baltimore County's Rosedale is recognized today for its comfortable housing, strong sense of community and great accessibility. "At one time, everyone knew one another, and I think that base is still here,...Tags: Rosedale (Baltimore, Maryland), Hospitals and Clinics, Homes, Essex (Baltimore, Maryland), Theft
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Aether's super Tuesday
SunSpot StaffAether shares have ridden a roller coaster since the wireless company went public in 1999. Founder and Chairman David S. Oros recently discussed the road ahead, the AOL deal and the Baltimore County firm's plans to move. For the initiated, what exactly...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Safety of Citizens, Marketing, AOL LLC, Defense
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UPDATE 1-PayPal strikes deals with 15 retailers
Reuters* Online payment giant gets physical * Offline effort was flagged earlier this year By Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO, May 24 (Reuters) - PayPal unveiled deals with 15 retailers including Toys R Us, J C Penney and Barnes & Noble, helping the online...Tags: David Marcus, eBay Inc., The Home Depot, Foot Locker Incorporated, PayPal, Inc.
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PayPal moves into 15 more retailers
ReutersPayPal unveiled deals with 15 retailers including Toys R Us, J.C. Penney and Barnes & Noble as the online payment giant expands into more physical stores. The deals add to a pact with Home Depot, which began accepting PayPal in about 2000 stores this...Tags: eBay Inc., The Home Depot, Foot Locker Incorporated, JC Penney Company Inc., PayPal, Inc.
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