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Between birthdays, retirements and holidays -- most of us plan at least one party a year. So with Party City closing stores, some shoppers may wonder about their best options for finding balloons, ...

What came first: America's obsession with Halloween or Party City? Steve Mandell launched Party City in 1986 as a single store in New Jersey. He sold cups, napkins and other supplies for birthday and ...