Party & Paper Retailer articles from August 1995

Party & Paper Retailer archives from August 1995

Are latex balloon prices on the rise?
August 1, 1995... Still adjusting to recent increases in the price of paper, party stores may soon be bit with increased costs in another vital category. An alleged shortage of raw latex may eventually force balloon suppliers and manufacturers to raise prices,...

Toast of the town. (Liquor Barn Inc.)
August 1, 1995... Developing a real thirst for party. Marketing a party retail store called The Liquor Barn may sound like a challenge, since it conjures images of aisles of beverages - but you'd better believe, it's all party. The Liquor Barn, Lexington, KY,...

The word on balloons.
August 1, 1995... From manufacturers to balloon artists, party designers to retailers, everyone is experimenting with new concepts, the latest looks, hot colors and turning creative balloon ideas into exciting decorative pieces. In turn, the customer is...

Selling licenses. (party industry)
August 1, 1995... From Mickey and Bugs to Monet and Mary Engelbreit, its no secret that licensed merchandise is currently a huge part of the party industry and getting bigger every day. Sure, this segment has been around for ages, but manufacturers concur...

Shrinking profits. (party retail stores)
August 1, 1995... Cover your assets with plastic wrap and make the most Out of practally everything you sell. Ever think about making extra money? All the time, right? One way is to put all your eggs (or whatever novelty item you have lying around) in one...

Balloons: handle with care. (party retail stores)
August 1, 1995... Safety first! As cliche as it may sound, those two words should really become a part of your day-to-day operation. Especially when you're in the balloon decorating business. After all, accidents can (and do!) happen to the best of us. It's...