Business of the Week: The Paper Store

Highlighting a local business every week.

Welcome to our weekly Business of the Week feature, where we highlight a business in town. All businesses we highlight are listed in our business directory. This week's spotlight is on The Paper Store. Despite its simple name, The Paper Store in Acton offers much more than traditional paper products. The Paper Store features an extensive selection of stationery, books, bath and body products, educational toys, jewelry, puzzles and games, gourmet foods and baby products. Shoppers will enjoy the friendly atmosphere and top-notch customer service while they find the perfect gift for almost any occasion. The Paper Store is a designated Vera Bradley Gold Dealer and a Hallmark Crown Reward Store. Is your business listed on Acton Patch? If so, …

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Help Women in Need 'Make a Fresh Start'

The Paper Store Partners with Rosie’s Place and Vera Bradley.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following edited release was submitted by Melanie A. Sotera.) Help The Paper Store and Rosie’s Place of Boston give women in need a fresh start in the New Year. While you’re at it, celebrate the new “Make a Fresh Start” Spring line of colors and styles from Vera Bradley® including four new colors (Jazzy Blooms, Plum Crazy, Midnight Blues, and Go Wild), as well as 14 new signature styles. From Jan. 9, 2013, through Jan. 13, The Paper Store will proudly host our “Make the Switch” event. Partnering with Vera Bradley, every The Paper Store location (excluding Norwalk, Conn. & Concord, N.H.) will be offering a 20 percent off discount for any one eligible Vera Bradley handbag or tote when a customer donates a gently-used …

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Local Loyalty Programs Explained

Many Acton residents patronize the stores in town. Whether shopping for household items, office and school supplies, birthday cards or kids’ toys, there is free merchandise to be had for loyal customers.

Last night, the check-out clerk at Kmart told me that I have $23 worth of free merchandise coming to me. “Spend it next time, or whenever you want!” she said. I love it when that happens. Before the recent economic downturn, a poll found that nearly two- thirds of American consumers (65%) would participate in frequent buyer programs if their favorite merchants offered them. I’d guess that this number has risen of late; we’re all trying to make our money go further. Here is a roundup of Acton merchants who reward their loyal  customers with free items, with accompanying details about their money-saving benefits: Kmart: Kmart’s Shop Your Way Rewards members accrue 10 points for each $1 in purchases. For every 1,000 points, $1 is credited to …

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