Office Depot to Put One Lucky Winner in the Driver's Seat of a Roush Stage 3 Mustang

Delray Beach, Fla., September 1, 2007 - Office Depot a leading global provider of office products and services, and the official office products partner of NASCAR, is offering fans a unique opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Mustang as part of its new "Worklife Rewards Sweepstakes." This car has a special paint scheme that includes the signatures of both Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot race car, and Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing.

The "Worklife Rewards(tm) Sweepstakes" is part of the new Office Depot(r) Worklife Rewards(tm) program that provides loyal customers with a host of valuable benefits including savings, offers rewards, promotions and other bonus rewards. The "Worklife Rewards(tm) Sweepstakes" runs from September 1 through October 20, 2007 and eligible Worklife Rewards(tm) members are automatically entered into the sweepstakes anytime they make a purchase using their Worklife Rewards(tm) card or number during that period and have opted in for the sweepstakes. To become a Worklife Rewards(tm) member, simply go to www.myworkliferewards.com <http://www.myworkliferewards.com/> to sign up or visit any Office Depot retail location.

"I think it's awesome that Office Depot and Roush Performance are giving away such a cool car," said Carl Edwards. "I love being on the track in my race car, but off the track, the Roush Stage 3 Mustang is one of the strongest, fastest cars out there. Plus, this car has a one-of-a-kind paint scheme so it's going to be really cool to give it away to someone."

"This car is hand-crafted, finely tuned and has been designed to offer the driver the ultimate driving experience," said Jack Roush. "Roush Performance Mustangs are among the best cars on the road and the Office Depot customer who wins this car will be receiving an incredible prize."

The car will be awarded to the winner in person by Carl Edwards and Jack Roush during a VIP Experience at Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16-18, 2007.

The new Office Depot(r) Worklife Rewards(tm) program offers 10% back on ink, toner and paper purchases, and Design, Print and Ship purchases, PLUS an additional 1% back on nearly everything else. *

Enter To Win Details

The "Worklife Rewards(tm) Sweepstakes" is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are of the age of majority in their state or province of residence, are members of Office Depot(r) Worklife Rewards(tm) and have a current valid driver's license. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. Subject to official rules found at www.officedepot.com <http://www.officedepot.com/> . NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning the Sweepstakes.

To enter without making a purchase, customers and fans alike can send in a 3" x 5" card including name, complete address, email address, age, and phone number to The Worklife Rewards Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 834, Lombard, IL 60148-0834, postmarked no later than October 20 and received by October 27.

Winners must be approved by Office Depot in accordance with all sweepstakes rules.

About Office Depot

Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla., Office Depot has annual sales of over $15.4 billion, and employs approximately 52,000 associates around the world. Currently, the Company sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 43 countries.

Office Depot is a leader in every distribution channel -- from retail stores and contract delivery to catalogs and e-commerce. As of June 30, 2007, Office Depot had 1,186 retail stores in North America and another 369 stores, either company-owned, licensed or franchised, in other parts of the world. Office Depot serves a wide range of customers through a dedicated sales force, telephone account managers, direct mail offerings, and multiple web sites. With $4.7 billion in online sales during the last twelve months, the Company is also one of the world's largest e-commerce retailers.

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 <http://mediarelations.officedepot.com/> .

About Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating 13 motorsports teams, five in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; five in the Busch Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Todd Kluever, Michel Jourdain Jr. and Danny O'Quinn Jr.; and three in the Craftsman Truck Series with Edwards, T.J. Bell, Peter Shepherd, Travis Kvapil and Erik Darnell.

10% Rewards exclude postage stamps and HP ink and toner, 1% rewards are granted on qualifying purchases and certain exclusions apply. Visit www.myworkliferewards.com for full details.