Global shortfall of helium means retailer Party City can't meet demand for inflatable balloons. Big factor behind shortage is about 75 percent of world's helium comes from three sources. Shrinking ...

The retail chain previously said the lack of access to the natural gas has "negatively impacted our latex and metallic balloon categories" Party City has announced its plan to close roughly 45 stores.

Party City has announced plans to close 45 stores across the country due to a global helium shortage. Officials with the party supplies store chain did not say which stores would be affected. The ...

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Top-line sales at Party City rose 1.4% in the first quarter, with retail sales up 2.3%, according to a press release. The company posted an operating loss of $20 million for the quarter while higher ...

Staples is ready to party, just in time for graduation season. The office supply retailer is adding Party City shop-in-shops to 700-plus of its stores in 34 states across the U.S. Customers will be ...

The store offers a variety of balloon options, party decor, and rentals, capitalizing on the closure of other balloon businesses like Party City. Ballou is located at 10618 Meeting St. and is open ...

Helium is the second-most abundant element in the galaxy, yet Party City is struggling to find enough of the gas to fill balloons.Balloons are big business for Party City. The company's mylar balloon ...