Paper Source
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | Chicago, Illinois (1983) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Number of locations | 165+[1] |
| Owner | Investcorp |
| Website | www.papersource.com |
Paper Source is a stationery and gift retailer based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers papers, custom invitations and announcements, gifts, greeting cards, gift wrap, paper craft kits, party supplies, and personalized stationery and stamps.[2]
Paper Source was founded by Susan Lindstrom in 1983 after a trip to Japan exposed her to refined stationery.[3] The first Paper Source store opened in Chicago's River North neighborhood to showcase handcrafted papers from around the world.[2] Lindstrom retired as Chief Creative Officer in 2009.
In 2007, Brentwood Associates purchased a majority stake in the company and Sally Pofcher was named CEO. Under Pofcher's leadership, the retailer grew from 20 stores to 100. In 2013, Paper Source was sold to Investcorp.[4] In 2015, after opening their 100th store, Paper Source hired a new CEO, Winnie Park, and opened a large warehouse facility in Forest Park, IL.[5]
In March 2020, Paper Source acquired 30 stores from bankrupt stationery retailer Papyrus.[6] With this acquisition, Paper Source has over 165 stores.
Meghan Markle worked as a calligraphy instructor at the Beverly Hills branch of Paper Source from 2004-2005.[7]
References
- ^ "Paper Source Acquires 30 Papyrus Stores, Expanding Their Presence Amidst U.S. Retail Closures". PR Newswire. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "About Us | Paper Source". www.papersource.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ Hinton, Rachel (2017-08-21). "Paper Source founder Susan Lindstrom dead at 73". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ Tiffany Hsu (September 24, 2013). "Paper Source stationery company sold by SoCal private equity firm". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ "Paper Source unveils new digs—and a new CEO". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ "Paper Source Acquires 30 Papyrus Stores, Expanding Their Presence Amidst U.S. Retail Closures". PR Newswire. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hill, Erin (26 March 2018). "Inside Meghan Markle's Secret Part-Time Job That Explains Her Letter-Perfect Handwriting". People. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
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