EXHIBIT 23.6


                       [LETTERHEAD OF KPMG APPEARS HERE]


                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement in
this Form S-4 of Corporate Express, Inc. of our report dated April 4, 1996
relating to the consolidated balance sheet of Miller Stationers Ltd. as of
January 31, 1996 and the related statements of earnings and retained earnings
and changes in financial position for the year then ended.

/s/ KPMG
Chartered Accountants

Edmonton, Canada
September 27, 1996