Back in 1977 I was doing a lot of running, and had already started a mail order business, selling office supplies by mail order catalog.

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In addition to separate compartments for a laptop and tablet, the divider for the latter includes small pockets for office supplies, such as pens, business cards and memo pads.

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Analysts say the merger, which would combine the second and third largest office-supplies retailers into a more profitable, more competitive business, stands a better shot at regulatory approval than the 1997 bid by Staples to purchase Office Depot.

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OfficeMax and its subsidiaries distribute office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and office furniture to business enterprises, government offices and consumers.

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