Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products
and services, today announced a new assortment of CROSS® fine writing
instruments available at more than 1,100 Office Depot retail store
locations across the country.
The new assortment features 48 models of CROSS writing instruments,
including classic CROSS designs such as Century®, as well as new,
contemporary designs including Cross® Nile.
The nearly 50 different models of CROSS fine writing instruments,
including ball point pens, pen and pencil sets, roller ball pens, and
fountain pens will be prominently displayed in the “CROSS Style Center,”
a new store set that provides simple-to-identify, color-coded
collections defined by style and function. The colors on the pen
packaging correspond directly with the colors for each collection,
making it simple for customers to quickly identify the product and style
that is right for their needs. Collections are categorized by fashion,
classic, innovative, contemporary, and executive styling.
“We are thrilled to be working with CROSS to provide customers with an
exceptional assortment of some of the world’s finest writing
instruments,” said Steve Olsen, Vice President of Merchandising for
Office Depot. “With CROSS fine writing instruments at Office Depot, you
can get that perfect gift for a colleague or client, or a unique product
that shows off your own style and personality.”
“Office Depot provides a great setting that presents the many facets of
pen design for which CROSS is world-renowned. From writing instruments
influenced by today’s fashion trends, to executive pens that balance
sophisticated style with perfect performance, CROSS delivers an
appealing array of writing options within a customer-friendly store
presentation,” said Chad Mellen, President of the CROSS Accessory
Division. “Our new assortment of writing instruments available through
Office Depot is intended to make buying that essential accessory for
work an enjoyable shopping experience that acknowledges individual
style.”
For Office Depot store locations, please click on Office
Depot: Your Local Office Supply Store to find locations near you.
About Office Depot
Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of
customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as
Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to
its customers through 1,604 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales
force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.6 billion e-commerce operation.
Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $14.5 billion, and
employs about 42,000 associates around the world. The Company provides
more office products and services to more customers in more countries
than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or
through affiliates in 48 countries.
Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional
press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.
About CROSS
CROSS, the world renowned manufacturer and marketer of fine writing
instruments has achieved worldwide recognition as a brand since the
firm’s inception in 1846. Since then, the CROSS name has been synonymous
with quality writing instruments, and recently, its collection has
expanded to include other fine accessories for where and how you work,
including timepieces, leather, eyewear, and journals. CROSS is
headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and its products are sold in
more than 100 markets worldwide through select retailers and
distribution partners. All CROSS writing instruments are backed by a
lifetime mechanical guarantee.
CROSS selections bring the collective skills of 160 years of innovation
and craftsmanship to a whole new generation of products.
For further information about CROSS, please visit www.cross.com.
Office Depot
Jason Shockley, 561-438-0037
jason.shockley@officedepot.com
