Herbert Jannsen, the owner of a Southampton Village staple, is retiring, closing his business after 43 years.
Southampton Stationery, on Hampton Road, is among the village's family-owned businesses — the mom-and-pop shops Southampton is known for.
The popular business has been a destination for holiday cards, back to school shopping, gifts, lottery tickets, office supplies, and more.
"Donna, Tony, Rosemary and I want to thank you for all your support over the years, and a lifetime of wonderful memories," Jannsen wrote in a letter to customers.
A clearance sale began Thursday, and a new tenant for the storefront is being sought. In addition to all the remaining inventory being liquidated, the fixtures are for sale.
The business is tentatively slated to close at the end of August, but that could change depending on how fast the inventory moves.
To help speed the process, there is an in-store contest, in which customers accumulate points the more they buy. Prizes include flat-screen televisions, an iPod Touch, and more.
