Paper Source

Paper Source, Inc.
Private
Industry Retail
Founded Chicago, Illinois (1981)
Headquarters Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Number of locations
 100+[1]
Owner Investcorp
Website www.papersource.com

Paper Source is a paperie and gift retailer offering a curated selection of fine papers, custom invitations and announcements, distinctive gifts, quirky greeting cards, gift wrap, paper craft kits, party supplies and personalized stationery and stamps[2] based out of Chicago, Illinois.

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 Sally's leadership, the retailer grew from 20 stores to 100. In 2013 Papersource 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.[1]

Meghan Markle worked as a calligraphy instructor at the Paper Source Beverly Hills branch, from 2004-2005.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Paper Source unveils new digs—and a new CEO". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
  2. 1 2 "About Us | Paper Source". www.papersource.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
  3. ↑ https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/paper-source-founder-susan-lindstrom-dead-at-73/
  4. ↑ Tiffany Hsu (September 24, 2013). "Paper Source stationery company sold by SoCal private equity firm". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Inside Meghan Markle's Secret Part-Time Job That Explains Her Letter-Perfect Handwriting". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2018-04-02.


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