Paperchase was a British stationery retailer celebrated for its creative, design-led approach to everyday writing and craft supplies. Founded in 1968, the brand built a loyal following among students, artists, and office workers who wanted stationery that went beyond the functional. This archived eNewsletter invitation captures the brand at its height, offering subscribers exclusive seasonal discounts and first looks at new ranges.
Paperchase built its reputation on a broad, carefully curated product range that covered every stationery requirement. Shoppers could browse diaries, scrapbooks and notebooks in distinctive designs, alongside pens, pencils and a wide world of writing equipment. Everyday home and office stationery sat alongside personalised gifts, year-round cards, and papers of every kind imaginable. The brand positioned itself as the only stationery shop a creative person would ever need.
What set Paperchase apart from mainstream stationery retailers was its emphasis on design and individuality. Whether keeping a diary, starting a new journal, or crafting homemade gifts, customers found accessories, materials and tools chosen with a distinctive visual flair. The eNewsletter format allowed the brand to showcase seasonal collections and new arrivals directly to subscribers, making it a valued source of inspiration as well as savings.
Paperchase grew from a single concept store into an international chain with outlets across the UK, Continental Europe, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. It traded for over five decades before entering administration in early 2023, at which point the brand and intellectual property were acquired by Tesco. The physical stores and original website have since closed.
Paperchase sold a wide range of stationery and creative supplies, including diaries, notebooks and scrapbooks, pens and pencils, home and office stationery, personalised gifts, greeting cards, and papers of many types and finishes.
Paperchase was founded in 1968 by two art students in the United Kingdom. It grew steadily over the following decades into one of Britain's best-known specialist stationery retailers.
Paperchase entered administration on 30 January 2023. Tesco purchased the brand name and intellectual property the following day, but the physical stores and website did not continue to trade; the last shops closed in April 2023.
Yes. Paperchase ran an eNewsletter that gave subscribers access to exclusive discounts and seasonal offers across its full product range, as well as creative inspiration for craft projects and gift ideas.
Yes. At its peak Paperchase operated stores in Continental Europe, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to its extensive UK high street and shopping-centre presence.
The original Paperchase website and stores have closed. The Tesco-owned brand may offer selected Paperchase-branded products through Tesco channels, but the independent retailer no longer trades.
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