Party_store
In the United States, a party store is a store that sells supplies for parties. Merchandise may include:[1][2]
- Balloons and streamers
- Wrapping paper, greeting cards
- Cake decoration items
- Seasonal holiday items (Christmas, Hanukkah, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.)
- Candy and soft drinks
- Plates, utensils, cups (especially disposable ones for parties) and table decorations
In 2019 a global shortage of helium sharply reduced supply for helium-filled balloons, due to the US rationing helium because of a reduction in supply by 30% stemming from a Saudi-boycott of producer country Qatar, impacting party stores such as Party City, one of the reasons the company cited in closing 45 of its 870 stores.[3] In Michigan and some other parts of the United States, "party store" may also be a local synonym for convenience store.[4][5]