EXHIBIT 23(e)

                               [KPMG LETTERHEAD]

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement in 
this Form S-8 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
November 14, 1996