Clintons

Clintons is a stationery company based out of Corby, Northamptonshire, offering customizable cards, wedding party gifts, and invitations. Founded in 1968 by Don Lewin, the previously branded Clinton Cards has expanded into a chain of stores across the UK. Lewin founded his company as a space for connecting people and celebrating milestone events through emotive cards with a personal feel. Services Offered Clintons offers a delightful array of stationary options to cover your every wedding need, including thank you cards, money wallets, and invitations. The company’s wide range allows couples to find the right style for their special day. The user-friendly website also provides delightful gift options such as wedding tabletop plaques, sashes, a honeymoon photo album, and a wedding card letterbox. Many delivery options are available online, with the opportunity for free UK delivery for large orders. OUR STORY Clintons believes in enhancing relationships through the expression of personal emotion and through the celebration of sincere connections. At Clintons, we are very proud of our History and Heritage. The business was family-run and founded in 1968 by Don Lewin. The first store opened in Epping, Essex. By 1988 the business had grown to 77 stores. In 1994 the company had further grown to 270 stores. In October 1994 Clinton Cards acquired 83 shops from Hallmark Cards and in September 1995 acquired 112 shops from Carlton Cards. A further 211 shops were bought in 1998. 397 stores were purchased in June 2012 by American Greetings based in the USA. A full rebrand was put in place including where Clintons replaced Clinton Cards to denote the fact that we are a destination for all of life’s special moments and occasions. The customer experience entails a fresh new range of cards, gifts, gift wrap and stationery items. A new logo was needed to re-energise and reinvigorate Clintons. A refurbishment of all the stores was also put into action. In December 2019 the company was purchased by Esquire Retail Limited who continue to proudly operate the business. There are currently circa 238 stores all over the UK, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as a transactional website.