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Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.CBS News - 12h -
Party City Stores to Close by February, Company Says
In an internal letter, the company said inflation and changes in consumer spending had forced it to shut its more than 700 stores.The New York Times - 14h -
Party City Files for Bankruptcy, to Shut Down 700 Stores
This is the second time Party City has declared bankruptcy in the last two years.Inc. - 16h -
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Party City to close all of its stores, report says
Party City on Friday announced it will close all of its stores and has initiated corporate layoffs effective immediately, according to a CNN report.CNBC - 1d -
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Party City to close all of its stores, report says
Party City on Friday announced it will close all of its stores and has initiated corporate layoffs effective immediately, according to a CNN report.NBC News - 1d -
Party City going out of business, starting process 'immediately': Report
Party City, once among the top names in party-supply retailers, is going out of business, according to an announcement from CEO Barry Litwin that was viewed by CNN.The Hill - 1d -
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