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Office Depot, INC The Overview: History of the Company Company Facts Competitors Four Easy Ways to Shop Stock Chart Organizational Chart List of Products Rafael Rivera 010
History of the Company Office Depot was founded in 1986 and opened its first store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In late 1987, David I. Fuente assumed the post of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the fledging company, and took Office Depot public in The Executive Team immediately began to execute an ambitious plan to expand the Company's footprint in key U.S. markets. The results were dramatic: By the end of 1990 Office Depot had 173 stores in 27 states. That same year, Office Depot announced its merger with The Office Club, Inc., becoming the largest office products retailer in North America. Rafael Rivera 010
Company Facts They sell over $14 billion of products and services annually to consumers and businesses of all sizes through their three business segments: North American Retail Division, North American Business Solutions Division and International Division. Sales are processed through multiple channels, consisting of office supply stores, a contract sales force, an outbound telephone account management sales force, internet sites, direct marketing catalogs and call centers, all supported by our network of cross docks, warehouses and delivery operations. 9 public Web sites 40+ public Web sites outside of North America: 15+ corporate customized contract Internet sites: Rafael Rivera 010
List of Products Office Supplies: Binders, filing and storage, paper, envelopes, etc. Technology: Computers, printers, cameras, etc. Furniture: Bookcases and shelving, desks, chairs, carts and stands, etc. Rafael Rivera 010
Competitors Office Max Staples Wal-Mart Rafael Rivera 010
Four Easy Ways to Shop Shop Online 24 Hours a day: (Google: Office Supplies, Office Products or Office Furniture.) Call 24 Hours a day: GO-DEPOT (Includes Speech-Activated Quick Order) Fax 24 Hours a day: Locate a Store: GO-DEPOT Rafael Rivera 010
Stock Chart Yahoo Stock Trend for Two Years Rafael Rivera 010
Organizational Chart Steve Odland Chairman &Chief Executive Officer Mike Newman Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Elisa D. Garcia C. Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Daisy Vanderlinde Executive Vice President, Human Resources Monica Luechtefeld Executive Vice President, E-Commerce and Direct Marketing Kevin Peters Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Information Technology Chuck Rubin North American Retail Steven M. Schmidt President, North American Business Solutions Division Charles E. Brown President, International Rafael Rivera 010
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