Office Depot, Inc. Survey Finds Less Than 50 Percent of Shoppers Shred Paper during Tax Season

Dispose of Sensitive Documents with Free Shredding in Stores through April 23

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading global provider of office products, services, and solutions, through its Office Depot and OfficeMax brands, is helping consumers destroy private, personal documents safely and securely during tax season.

According to Office Depot’s monthly Personal Shopper Index, only 44 percent shred paper during tax season. Improper disposal of documents that contain personal information can increase the risk of identity theft. At Office Depot and OfficeMax retail locations, you can get a coupon for five pounds of free bulk bin shredding now through April 23¹. Visit our 2015 taxes guide for your free coupon.

“During tax season, our information can be at risk. At Office Depot, we want to help provide solutions and services such as shredding to help our customers protect their personal information,” said Dave Centrella, senior vice president, print and services for Office Depot, Inc.

For additional shredding needs, get a coupon for $2 off a minimum 5 pound purchase of bulk bin shredding services at both Office Depot and OfficeMax stores now through March 26². Visit our Same Day Printing page for your coupon. Shoppers can also save during tax week with 20 percent off same-day print, fax, shredding and overnight shipping from April 3-9³. Visit us online for your coupon.

Survey Methodology/Sample Qualifications

Office Depot conducts a monthly benchmark study to gauge the mood of personal shoppers. An online survey was administered among a nationally representative sample of personal shoppers between January 13, 2016 to January 31, 2016 among a total of 510 and personal shoppers.

About Office Depot, Inc.

Office Depot, Inc. is a leading global provider of products, services, and solutions for every workplace – whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car.

Office Depot, Inc. is a resource and a catalyst to help customers work better. We are a single source for everything customers need to be more productive, including the latest technology, core office supplies, print and document services, business services, facilities products, furniture, and school essentials.

The company has annual sales of approximately $14 billion, employs approximately 49,000 associates, and serves consumers and businesses in 59 countries with approximately 1,800 retail stores, award-winning e-commerce sites and a dedicated business-to-business sales organization – all delivered through a global network of wholly owned operations, franchisees, licensees and alliance partners. The company operates under several banner brands including Office Depot, OfficeMax, Grand & Toy, and Viking. The company’s portfolio of exclusive product brands include TUL, Foray, Brenton Studio, Ativa, WorkPro, Realspace and HighMark.

Office Depot, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://news.officedepot.com.

1. Valid in-store only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 1 coupon per household/business. Offer excludes shredding services while you wait. Offer expires 4/23/16.
2. Valid in-store only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 1 coupon per household/business. Offer excludes shredding services while you wait. Offer expires 3/26/16.
3. Valid in-store only. Must present this original coupon to cashier in store at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with other sales, offer or promotions. Excludes shredding while you wait. Limit 1 coupon per household/business.