ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On December 29, 2008, Mr. Abelardo E. Bru, notified Office Depot, Inc. (the "Company") that he is resigning from his current position as Director on the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective December 31, 2008. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Bru served on the Compensation Committee and the Finance Committee of the Board. Pursuant to his letter of resignation, Mr. Bru's decision to resign is based on personal reasons related to family health issues. Mr. Bru has served as a Director on the Board since 2004.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit 17 Letter of Resignation from Mr. Abelardo E. Bru

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