Exhibit 23.2



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



          We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration
     statement of Corporate Express, Inc. on Form S-4 (the "Registration
     Statement") of our report dated April 18, 1997 on our audits of the
     consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of
     Corporate Express, Inc. as of March 1, 1997 and March 2, 1996, and for the
     years ended March 1, 1997, March 2, 1996 and February 25, 1995. We also
     consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption "Experts".



     /s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
     Denver, Colorado

     September 12, 1997