Staples, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates office products superstores worldwide. It offers business machines, computers and related products, and office furniture. The company also provides a range of services, including high-speed, color and self-service copying, other printing services, faxing, and pack and ship services. As of February 3, 2007, the company operated approximately 1,884 office superstores and 55 distribution and fulfillment centers. It also markets it products and services through catalog mailings, direct mail advertising, and Internet. Staples, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.