Paper Source
Paper Source is a Office Supplies concept with 106 stores in 106 shopping centers across 27 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 4 and closed 4 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of 0. Typical site: 1,800–3,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 77,160 with a median household income of $117,719 and a median age of 39.
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Tampa, FL · Closed Q4 2025 · Detected Feb 11
Naperville, IL · Opened Q4 2025 · Detected Feb 11
Naperville, IL · Closed Q3 2025 · Detected Nov 12, 2025
About Paper Source
Paper Source is the leading omnichannel lifestyle and stationery anchor for Tier-1 Regional Malls, Lifestyle Centers, and High-Street corridors. Following a successful restructuring and subsequent acquisition by Elliott Investment Management (parent company of Barnes & Noble) in 2021, the brand has entered a 2026 phase of "Synergistic Growth." Under the 2026 leadership of CEO Jenica Myszkowski and oversight by Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt, Paper Source operates approximately 130 locations nationwide. The 2026 retail model—defined as a "Creative Experience Hub"—integrates hands-on workshop spaces with a curated selection of artisanal papers, custom stationery, and unique lifestyle gifts. For landlords and developers, Paper Source acts as a high-engagement "Experience Anchor," driving consistent foot traffic through localized crafting events and a high-frequency gifting cycle. The brand’s 2026 strategy emphasizes "Right-Sized" expansion and a deepening of its "store-within-a-store" presence within Barnes & Noble locations, creating a powerful destination for the creative and bibliophile demographics alike.
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