Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office
supplies and services, will be hosting thousands of teachers at
select retail stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico as part of the
Company’s signature Teacher
Appreciation Week.
In an effort to alleviate educators from digging deep in their own
pockets, and to save them precious time during the chaotic
back-to-school season, Office Depot is offering discounts, special
offers, giveaways and a free breakfast to teachers across the United
States and Puerto Rico.
Now in its ninth year, Office Depot’s Teacher Appreciation Week events
are opportunities for teachers to network, discuss classroom
decorations, learn about the newest tech gadgets and school supplies,
and get excited for the school year ahead.
To help teachers decrease their out-of-pocket expenses, Office Depot is
offering Star Teachers more rewards than ever. During Teacher
Appreciation Week, both new and existing members of the Office
Depot Star Teacher Program are invited to enjoy an instant 20
percent discount on regularly priced, qualifying in-store purchases
(with a Star Teacher member card during their event week. $20 maximum
discount).*
Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts will be held at select U.S. and Puerto
Rico Office Depot stores during the weeks of July 29, August 5, August
12 and August 19. Teachers can find out the date of their local store’s
event by visiting www.mystarteacher.com/tab.
“Office Depot recognizes the dedication that Star Teachers demonstrate
throughout the school year, and this is just a small way of saying thank
you,” said Adriana Vethencourt, Director of Loyalty Marketing for Office
Depot. “It is our hope that Teacher Appreciation Week and the Star
Teacher Program make back-to-school shopping convenient by saving time
and money for teachers.”
Starting on July 1, Star Teachers will receive 10 percent back in
Rewards on most classroom supplies, in addition to the standard Star
Teacher benefits of 10 percent back in Office Depot Rewards on ink,
toner and paper, and 15 percent instant discount on Copy & Print Depot™
services.
Event sponsors include 3M™, Carson-Dellosa, Crayola®, EXPO®, Five Star®,
FORAY®, Lenovo®, Lexar™, Mead®, Paper Mate®, Post-it®, Sharpie®, and
Office Depot Brand Products.
About the Office Depot Star Teacher Program
The Office Depot Star Teacher Program, launched in 2003, provides
members with special promotions, discounts and offers to help teachers
stretch their classroom budgets in these challenging economic times.
Pre-K through 12th grade classroom teachers are eligible to be members
of the Office Depot Star Teacher program. Enrollment in the program is
free and can be done at any Office Depot store. Ask a store associate
for details or visit www.mystarteacher.com
for more information.
Star Teacher Program benefits include 10 percent back on ink, toner,
paper and most classroom supply purchases, an instant 15 percent instant
discount on Copy & Print Depot™ services, bonus
rewards opportunities, and exclusive Appreciation Events throughout the
year**.
About Office Depot
Office Depot provides office supplies and services through 1,678
worldwide retail
stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs, and global
e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately
$11.5 billion, employs about 39,000 associates, and serves customers in
60 countries around the world.
Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com
and http://socialpress.officedepot.com/.
*20 percent instant discount on regularly priced items: Maximum
discount of $20. Offer valid in-store only. Offer not valid for
purchases 1) made in Office Depot convenience/clearance/closing stores,
2) of gift cards; 3) of any consumer electronics and technology
products, accessories, media and software; 4) of HP and Epson ink and
toner; 5) of Tech Depot™ Services or third party services; 6) of Copy &
Print Depot™ services; and 7) all paper.
** Star Teachers: Must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto
Rico, and 18 or older, and a teacher grade Pre- K-12 to participate. 10
percent back in Rewards on most classroom supplies excludes purchases of
all technology or consumer electronic products and accessories or media
and software products; furniture; Tech Depot™ services; and gift cards.
15 percent instant discount excludes postage stamps. Rewards are
granted on qualified purchases and exclusions apply. The price of
an item eligible for Rewards is the price paid at checkout after the
deduction of coupons, other discounts, the value of free items and any
Office Depot Rewards and Merchandise certificates/cards applied to that
purchase. Rewards are paid quarterly in the form of an Office Depot
Rewards Certificate when you earn a minimum of $10 in Rewards. Unpaid
Rewards expire at the end of each quarter. Limit 1 account per
household/business. Terms are subject to change. Call
877.789.4544 or visit mystarteacher.com for current Program Terms and
Conditions.
