Staples and Cynthia Rowley Collaborate on Exclusive Collection for the Office and Home

Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and designer Cynthia Rowley, today announce an exclusive work and home office collection that incorporates bold and artistic designs into everyday work and home spaces.

Beginning mid-November, Staples stores nationwide will debut the exclusive Cynthia Rowley Collection featuring visionary designs by Cynthia Rowley combined with new product finishes and treatments not typically seen in office accessories.

“Staples is working with Cynthia Rowley to create this exclusive line of organization accessories so our customers can reflect their individual style in their office and home,” said Scott Young, senior vice president, product and business development, Staples. “We are thrilled to work with Cynthia Rowley on this beautiful fashion-inspired collection.”

Exclusive to Staples, the Cynthia Rowley Collection includes desktop organizers, storage boxes, notebooks, pads, pouches, pencils, staplers, clipboards and more. Available starting mid-November in Staples stores or through the buy online, pick up in store feature on www.staples.com. A selection of the products will also be available through www.quill.com, which is owned by Staples, Inc.

Cynthia Rowley explained, “I’ve got a theory: if you love your workspace, you’ll love your work a little more. A unique collection of office essentials in bold, vibrant hues and lush, elegant patterns. To inspire you. To delight you. And to give your day just a little more joy.”

About Staples

Staples makes it easy to make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class retail, online, and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online, or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such as technology, facility and break room supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and copy and print services. Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.

About Cynthia Rowley

Cynthia Rowley is a leading global lifestyle brand sold in over 60-freestanding collection boutiques, as well as in department, specialty, and online stores worldwide. The Cynthia Rowley brand includes sportswear and related accessories with additional categories including swimsuits, wetsuits, Cynthia Rowley Beauty + Birchbox, Rowley Eyewear, an ecommerce site featuring eyewear collections for both men and women, and ROWLEY, a recently launched fitness collection. For more information on Cynthia Rowley, visit www.CynthiaRowley.com.