Companies Leverage Strong Relationship to Bring Practical Organizational Solutions to Customers

3M, the world’s premier adhesives expert, and Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced the expansion of their partnership within the mailing, shipping and specialty labels category. Beginning in mid-July, more than 1,100 Office Depot retail stores nationwide will be the first to launch an innovative new retail set featuring the complete assortment of Post-it Removable Labels and 3M Permanent Labels. This new set makes shopping for labels simple and more engaging for customers. The complete line of Post-it Removable Labels and 3M Permanent labels will also be available for purchase at www.officedepot.com.

As part of the company’s continued commitment to providing innovative solutions to the world, 3M has designed a comprehensive label solution to simplify the organizational challenges of everyday tasks. From moving and storage to just plain getting life in order, Post-it Removable Labels provide simple labeling and relabeling, while 3M Permanent Labels offer a more long-term permanent labeling solution. No matter how big or small the task at hand may be, keeping life in order can be as simple as print or write, peel and stick.

“We are thrilled to be building on our strong relationship with Office Depot and together helping to energize this category with innovative new organization and labeling solutions,” said Bill Smith, vice president and general manager, 3M Office Supplies Division. “The 3M and Post-it Labels products provide simple, easy to use organizational tools to address a variety of everyday needs – consumers fit the product into their lives in a way that makes sense for them.”

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3m.com.

Post-it and 3M are trademarks of 3M Company.

3M Corporate CommunicationsRobert Brittain, 651-733-7034rbrittain@mmm.comorLaForce + StevensShauna Mayer and Ashley Nerz, 212-242-9353smayer@laforce-stevens.comanerz@laforce-stevens.comorOffice Depot Corporate CommunicationsJason Shockley, 561-438-0037jason.shockley@officedepot.com