Staples Inc reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter sales, hurt by a strong dollar and weak demand for computers and related accessories, and the company said sales in the current quarter would be lower than those in the same quarter last year. However, the No.1 U.S. office supplies retailer posted a better-than-expected profit on Friday and issued an adjusted profit forecast that was in line with analysts' average estimate, helping to push up its shares in premarket trading.
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