For decades, Schurman Retail Group (SRG) has been recognized as the leading, privately-held specialty retailer of personal expression products in North America. Founded in 1950 as an importer of European paper products, the company is now comprised of a dynamic family of retail brands, including PAPYRUS, American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Paper Thread, as well as NIQUEA.D and PAPER DESTINY. Together, these divisions offer the marketplace and consumers a diverse and ever-expanding array of products including greeting cards, gift wrap, gift bags, stationery, note cards, journals, unique gift products, and custom printed stationery, invitations, and announcements for all occasions.
Over the course of a rich history, the company has been a publisher, wholesaler, franchisor and retailer as the business evolved through various phases in its journey. Today, under the leadership of Dominique Schurman, Schurman Retail Group continues to grow and flourish, and is celebrated as a pillar in the social expression industry. Schurman Retail Group proudly owns and operates approximately 400 stores in North America.
Since the beginning, Schurman Retail Group remains focused on a single guiding principle: To be the premier destination for personal expression and gift products in the specialty retail channel. Today, with four retail brands and growing, Schurman Retail Group’s commitment to creating a compelling lifestyle experience through personal connections is as strong as ever.