Longtime Office Supply Store In Princeton Will Change Ownership

PRINCETON, NJ — Hickson's Office Supply Store, an integral part of Princeton’s history, will be changing ownership soon.

During the last Council meeting, a resolution was passed relating to the sale of the office supply store on Spring Street.

Council voted unanimously to authorize consent to the assignment of a lease to a new owner. The business will be sold to Akshay Patel, of a Axardham, Inc. The property where the store is located in owned by Princeton.

In December 2021, the Municipality extended the lease with Hinkson’s as a tenant to continue their office supply store. The lease will now be assumed by Axardham, Inc., which will continue to utilize the space as a stationery and office supply store.

“This is probably the longest-running retail establishment in town,” Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros said.

“It's bittersweet to see the family sell the business. On the other hand, I’m really glad to hear it will continue as a stationary store. I just encourage our residents to continue to patronize this very important store for us.”

The business was first established in the 1800s as Rolands Stationery and occupied 74 Nassau Street.

In 1919 Harold M Hinkson purchased the business. In 1960 Bert Roberto bought the business from Hinkson and in 1964 relocated to 82 Nassau Street where it operated for almost 40 years.

In 2005, the business then moved to 28 Spring Street.

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