Money Staples proposes buying rival Office Depot for $2.1 billion after past merger attempts were blocked January 11, 2021January 16, 2021Kelly Tyko, USA TODAYComments Off on Staples proposes buying rival Office Depot for $2.1 billion after past merger attempts were blocked Staples is hoping its third attempt to purchase Office Depot might be the charm and proposed acquiring its competitor for $2.1 billion.