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How Apollo-owned Michaels turned two rivals' bankruptcies into a growth strategy

The arts and crafts retailer leaning on party supplies and fabric to end years of stagnation.

Fortune · Jul 17

Michaels moves into party supply sphere and opens DIY bars to customize your big bash

Michaels has also cut in-store birthday parties to $149, including setup and cleanup

The Independent UK · May 21

Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United States

Joel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian fortress, known as Dracula's castle, attracts over a million visitors annually. Weinshanker plans to leverage his experience to significantly increase tourism from the US and Western Europe, transforming the site…

The Economic Times · May 14

The party's over: Party City is closing

The party supply chain is closing its stores in February, according to a report

Salon · Dec 20, 2024

Party Over: Party City Will Shut Down All Stores Immediately After Shock Announcement

Party City's CEO announced the chain will be closing all of its store immediately in a shocking announcement on Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

No Severance or Benefits for Sacked Party City Workers as Company Shuts Down After 40 Years

Party City has announced its closure after nearly 40 years, leaving workers without severance pay or benefits as the company winds down operations.

International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2024

Party’s over: Popular chain is closing after 40 years and shuttering stores across the US

Party City employs more than 16,000 people across the country

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Party City shutters after nearly 40 years, firing workers without severance pay

Company went into bankruptcy in January 2023 under $1.7bn in debt, but remaining $800m too much to overcome

The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2024

Party City Will Shut Down All Stores Immediately, CEO Declares in Shock Announcement

Party City's CEO announced the chain will be closing all of its store immediately in a shocking announcement on Friday.

Latin Times · Dec 20, 2024

Bellwether Michigan county in the spotlight as parties angle for votes - Roll Call

In Michigan's Saginaw Township, Lillian Bandy is the kind of voter both parties would love to have in their corner. And they each still might.

Roll Call · Nov 1, 2024