The Paper Store

About Us

Our Story

It all started with a small newspaper stand in Maynard, MA in 1964 – established by our founder, Bob Anderson. Over the years The Paper Store has responded to what our local communities need and continues to evolve with our customers’ shopping habits – while at the same time, staying true to our brand. Hence, why we remain named “The Paper Store.”

The Paper Store is one of the largest family-owned and operated specialty gift businesses in the country. Today, the Anderson family operates 100 stores throughout the Northeast and also in Florida – as well as a thriving eCommerce business — with over 3,000 employees who make The Paper Store “tick.” Our team works diligently to offer guests a unique shopping experience where they can find a unique gift for any occasion.

Our departments include fashion apparel, accessories, spa, home décor, stationery, jewelry, sports, and more from brands like Vera Bradley, Lilly Pulitzer, Jeep, Life is Good, Vineyard Vines and Pura Vida. We’re always listening for what’s new and important to our customers – and our family of brands continues to grow every day. We are dedicated to providing this connection as part of the seamless, inspirational, and fun experience our guests enjoy in all our stores, online and beyond.

In 2020 The Paper Store (formerly known as The Paper Store, LLC) was sold and a new business entity was formed. The company operates now as TPS Group Holdings, LLC utilizing The Paper Store brand name consumers have grown to recognize. The Anderson family proudly remains in the business driving the strategy, sales and daily execution of the business.

Our History

1964

The Paper Store begins with founder Bob Anderson at their first location as a small yet bustling newspaper & magazine shop in historic downtown Maynard, MA.

1990's

The decade brings tremendous growth with an addition of 9 stores in Massachusetts, establishing The Paper Store as the local retailer for gifts.

2014

The company's 50th anniversary is celebrated company-wide with a large Friends & Family celebration.

2018

The 80th store opens, and this time outside of New England—in Amherst, NY—broadening The Paper Store's horizons.

2019

The Paper Store continues its New York expansion and adds 6 stores on Long Island.

2020

A new chapter begins. The Paper Store, LLC is sold and now operates as TPS Group Holdings, LLC. The company continues to brand itself to consumers as "The Paper Store."

2021

The Paper Store expands outside of the Northeast for the first time in the company's history. 13 new stores are added in Florida.

2022

The Company launches its first “Signature Store.” With a large 12,000 sq/ft footprint, the store combines in-store experiences with a new way to shop.

Our History

1964

The Paper Store begins with founder Bob Anderson at their first location as a small yet bustling newspaper & magazine shop in historic downtown Maynard, MA.

1990's

The decade brings tremendous growth with an addition of 9 stores in Massachusetts, establishing The Paper Store as the local retailer for gifts.

2014

The company's 50th anniversary is celebrated company-wide with a large Friends & Family celebration.

2018

The 80th store opens, and this time outside of New England—in Amherst, NY—broadening The Paper Store's horizons.

2019

The Paper Store continues its New York expansion and adds 6 stores on Long Island.

2020

A new chapter begins. The Paper Store, LLC is sold and now operates as TPS Group Holdings, LLC. The company continues to brand itself to consumers as "The Paper Store."

2021

The Paper Store expands outside of the Northeast for the first time in the company's history. 13 new stores are added in Florida.

2022

The Company launches its first “Signature Store.” With a large 12,000 sq/ft footprint, the store combines in-store experiences with a new way to shop.

The Future

Signature Stores

The Paper Store’s new ‘Signature Stores’ embody a bold new vision for the brand. These innovative stores are nearly twice the size of the Company’s average store, with 12,000 sq feet dedicated to the latest brands and unique products, spanning fashion, home accents, gourmet food, kids’ toys & games and so much more. From the glowing sconces that welcome consumers throughout the store, to the colorful displays – the Signature Stores feel fresh and boutique-like. The new store format caters to Consumers’ appetite for immersive storytelling moments. The Signature Stores were designed with this in mind, showcasing displays with an aspirational, lifestyle-first approach, and also offering areas that allow customers to engage in hands-on, interactive activities. These include ear piercing services, a children's play area, a whimsical candy station where customers can mix and match their favorite sweets, food tastings, and local community-based charity events. To take a virtual tour of our Bellingham, MA Signature Store, watch the video below.

Giving at
The Paper Store

Charitable Commitments

The Paper Store is passionate about helping the surrounding towns in which our guests and employees live, work and play. We are proud to have raised over $2,000,000 for charity and to sell products that have charitable tie-ins. The Paper Store directly supports various organizations such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, local school districts, shelters and food pantries, and local first responders. The Paper Store continues to support our communities thru the donation of over 10,000 masks, thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and other supplies to support those working to keep us all safe and healthy during the pandemic. Due to our existing partnerships, we are not able to accommodate other charitable or fundraising requests at this time.

Careers at
The Paper Store

Your Journey
Starts Here

A unique family-run business where no two days are ever the same! Our employees love coming to work each day to see what’s new and to chat with our customers. We work hard to maintain our success, while having fun doing it. We are a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and driven to always do better. We invest in finding, developing, and retaining top quality talent. Many of the top leaders in our organization started their careers in one of our stores… will you be the next success story?

To see open positions click here.

The paper store

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle

At The Paper Store, protecting the environment and reducing our environmental impact is an active part of our daily lives. Across our Store Fleet, Corporate Office, and Distribution Center, we have implemented measures to minimize our environmental impact. We continuously explore new ways to reduce our footprint and positively impact the planet. Initiatives have included:

• In 2021, we implemented a 100% elimination of single-use plastic bags from our Stores. All reusable paper bags in stores now contain 40% post-consumer recycled materials. We have a key focus on increasing the use of reusable paper bags by 2024.
• Installed energy-efficient lighting and heating systems across our Store Fleet.
• Reduction of corrugated cardboard-based products throughout the company. Reusable totes for store-to-store shipments. Recycling of all cardboard materials at the Corporate Office, Distribution Center and Stores, where available.
• Reduction in plastic use by Employees. An initiative started by Tom Anderson, Family Owner & CEO, is to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles company-wide. Through the installation of filtered water systems across our Store Fleet, Corporate Office, and Distribution Center, we actively encourage Employees to utilize non-plastic, refillable methods for water consumption. Consumer-facing testing is now underway by offering free water-bottle refilling stations in stores.