Colemans’ branch in Kettering reaches a fantastic milestone this year – celebrating 40 years of trading in the town.

Back in 1974, John Coleman opened a little shop in Market Street selling office stationery, following his success with branches in Higham Ferrers and Wellingborough. The shop soon outgrew its confined premises and, in 1985, not long after John’s daughter, Joanna, had
joined the business, another stationery business in the town was acquired: L J Wright (Kettering) Limited, down in Lower Street just below the Post Office. Following the retirement of Miss Bessie Higginson, who had run the shop for many years, it was decided to amalgamate the two businesses in Lower Street. The shop was refurbished with new displays and was, in fact, the first outlet in the country to stock Filofax, which had previously only been sold mail-order. The one constant was Lynn Howard who had worked for L.J. Wright for a number of years, then joined Colemans and is still part of the team today after an incredible 39 years.

Not wishing to let the grass grow under their feet, Colemans had in 1988 the opportunity to acquire another commercial stationery supplier in the town: Days Office Supplies which, at the time, was owned by Pegasus Software and occupied lovely big premises in Newland Street. It was decided to move everything up to the top end of town and that is where Colemans has traded from ever since.

Over the years, Colemans has expanded their professional art department and their craft section to accommodate the changing needs of their customers, but good old-fashioned stationery remains at the heart of what they offer - with the good old-fashioned service to go with it!

Today, under the management of Liz and her team: Lynn, Hayley, Sarah, Jennie, Jo and ‘The Saturdays’, Colemans of Kettering offers a free daily delivery service to local businesses, a transactional website and a comprehensive product range in stock, with thousands more
products available next-day from their central warehouse in Rushden. All with great advice from knowledgeable and helpful staff.

As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Colemans is organising a 70’s party day on Saturday 29th November with face painting, art demonstrations, free gifts, goody bags and some fantastic offers across their full range of products.

So why not come along and join in?

Colemans
9-11 Newland Street
Kettering, NN16 8JH
Tel: 01536 410261
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Colemans of Kettering 40TH ANNIVERSARY