Staples, Office Depot celebrate teachers

Staples and Office Depot are celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week with big savings for educators.

According to a new Staples survey, 87% percent of parents of teens say a teacher has made a positive impact in their child’s life. And 76% of parents say a teacher had a positive influence on them. Staples will celebrate the important work teachers do by offering teachers enrolled in the free Staples Teacher Rewards program a coupon for 40% back in rewards. In addition, they will receive a second coupon for 40% back in rewards to give to another educator that can be redeemed during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-9.

“At Staples, we appreciate all that teachers do for their classrooms and students throughout the year,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president, North American stores and online marketing, Staples. “To make it easy for teachers to save on classroom supplies, every Staples store is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with 40 percent back in Rewards on school supplies for Teacher Rewards members.”

Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores are celebrating educators during National Teacher Appreciation Week with a $5 off $25 savings -- available in stores May 3-9 on select office supplies -- for Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards program members, which is free to join.

"At Office Depot we acknowledge and celebrate teachers' hard work and dedication all year long," said Tim Rea, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Office Depot, Inc. "We are proud to partner with The Education Center and provide everyday valuable benefits for teachers through our Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards program."

Staples operates nearly 2,000 stores worldwide. Office Depot has approximately 1,800 retail stores.