Retail Bankruptcy

Party City Files for Bankruptcy: Employees Out of Work Before Christmas

Party City, the largest US party supply store, is immediately ceasing operations after nearly four decades in business. CEO Barry Litwin cited insurmountable financial challenges, including inflation’s impact on costs and consumer spending, as the reason for the closure. The company, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, failed to overcome its substantial debt burden despite efforts to restructure. All employees, including both corporate and store staff, were terminated without severance pay.

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Big Lots Announces Store Closings: End of an Era

Big Lots’ anticipated sale to Nexus Capital Management has failed, leading the retailer to initiate going-out-of-business sales across all its stores. Despite this action, the company remains optimistic about securing an alternative sale by early January. Efforts to complete a transaction with Nexus or another buyer are ongoing. Until then, Big Lots will continue normal operations in stores and online.

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