SoCal Party City customers blame online shopping for beloved chain’s demise

[@theedspage]

We have lost so many businesses in the last eight years. Depressing economy indeed

[@AMtheAlmostAce]

That's why I'm not getting a job.

[@anonymoushuman8443]

Even more are closing in 2025.

[@blksubiesti]

Shipped to China for kickbacks by our political elite

[@legendaryTMNICO]

@@anonymoushuman8443it’s all Gen Joe’s fault.

[@princessmarlena1359]

Yep. I’m still getting Chapter 11 filing notices from my former employers, despite not having worked for them in years and even living in a different state from the ones where I used to work.

[@Lori-et9bx]

There 800 million dollars in debt. I work for there distribution center. They dropped the bomb on us today. February 28th is the closing date.

[@chiehlilee9224]

They’re 800 millions….for their distribution…. Good luck finding a new job!

[@Wheretheportlandorarealadiesat]

Wowza

[@bubblegumpopvideo]

But ceo got 7 million

[@Wheretheportlandorarealadiesat]

@@bubblegumpopvideo did he really

[@Lori-et9bx]

@@bubblegumpopvideo Wouldn't surprise me

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

At least they told their employees that they were closing down unlike these other chains that leave them high and dry.

[@DanielGonzalez-vp1gq]

Is this sarcasm?

[@MRC-lu5fm]

It’s not that online businesses, it’s their ridiculous high prices🤦‍♀️

[@princessmarlena1359]

And years of fiscal irresponsibility.

[@michellerosebrown]

Online shopping has killed in store retail services.

[@Kish-wm8tu]

If so many people want to shop at these places and in stores they would. Fact is no one wants to or not as many as claim to. Overpriced and slow service. Went for candy runs only.

[@Elbown]

Recently, I needed table covers, and I asked if I should go to party city, and they said no that’s too expensive and to get it from Walmart

[@TheCatD]

I haven't gone to Party City in 20 years so yeah.

[@kedra626]

Don’t forget to mention they are insanely overpriced. They are responsible for their own closure. I haven’t been in years

[@speedyvpf2276]

They aren’t 😂

[@abbieC88]

​@@speedyvpf2276 If you're saying they aren't overpriced, that's a lie 😂

[@tobedetermined4180]

Everything is bound to change eventually

[@ecor150]

It's changing for the worse

[@tias.6675]

Not like this. It's actually scary.

[@ecor150]

@@tias.6675 were in a recession and it's worse than 2008

[@ShimmyShakingIt]

Blame Joe

[@vu4uboo582]

Bring back friendly, quality customer service and you'll bring back customers.

[@MIKExMASSACREx]

It’s not really online shopping it’s mainly like I can just get all my party supplies at dollar tree lol

[@AMtheAlmostAce]

Well, that is very much better than nothing!

[@nasirb3914]

Dollar tree will be gone too.

[@AMtheAlmostAce]

@@nasirb3914 I doubt it. Where I live (though not at the same shop), there were two new locations that needed to be there.

[@TheCatD]

yep 100%

[@steven_2005-z4f]

Helium shortage is also to blame for Party City’s downfall.

[@DaveVargas90012]

We are making America great again by keeping the rich richer.

[@thedonitalian1923]

Your low iq’d “leader” is still in charge of the government jabroni.

[@0524cami]

Party city had money for its shareholders just not for its staff!

[@princessmarlena1359]

True of most if not all corporations.

[@Heyymynameisjbells]

Party city has always been overpriced. I used to go there back in HS and it was always more expensive Then the other shops.

[@JollyHell]

Dollar Tree is taking over. 99 cent stores converted Dollar Tree and rehire all same staff. Brand new store’s opening up. Probably 80 store in So Cal. Balloon’s,candy,drinks,Chips. Need a job Go to dollar tree. But the Tree works Hard. Tree workers break backs.

[@speedyvpf2276]

They aren’t 1 dollar anymore

[@IsaiahHollins]

Block buster, Radio shack, Fry’s, e.b toys, toys R us, k mart, mark my words Chuck E. Cheese and shopping malls will be next. It is what it is. Shopping in person is out of style it gets you out the house but online gives you more convenience but with Amazon workers on strike it is better to go in person 😅

[@AMtheAlmostAce]

I agree on the whole Chuck E. Cheese thing.

[@legendaryTMNICO]

There are malls like the south coast plaza that are still thriving,

[@RicardoCarlos-t1m]

All part of the 2020 Plandemic

[@princessmarlena1359]

Having worked for many of these big retailers, I’ve seen their business models and knew that it was all going to come home to roost. Borders, Tuesday Morning, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Big Lots, Party City, and so many more…

[@tias.6675]

They're right ! I can't wait until online shopping comes back to bite.

[@jewelsjkm]

So sad to see them close. I’m happy they gave their employees a couple of months notice.

[@abbieC88]

Did she say a helium shortage? 😂

[@RudyTheInternetGod]

Lol the same people mentioning Amazon is using it lmao

[@stevc4009]

I worked there at this this riverside location for 4 years and quit a few months after the stores reopened to the public after the pandemic. Through out the last months of my employment I was always hearing about the company closing stores in its not so busy areas. It’s crazy to see this and hear this. As it’s only been 4 years later since I’ve worked there. I hope the employees find something quick as times are hard and challenging enough already

[@coreymillia]

Imagine people wanting cheap disposable products made in China to be cheap.

[@iMetaTV]

online shopping is not what we all want some customers like tombe around other people and most young folks just dont have the skills to deal with life and we all work to much to little pay

[@KarlDahlquist]

made it 40 years. then the Biden economy it

[@dirratt]

Are you just stupid or are you one of those alternative facts kind of person? I swear people have amnesia and forgot what the hell happened in 2019-2020 to get us to this point. Support who you like but cut the bs. Keep it real.

[@WithoutRemorse12]

It's private equity.

[@stevesmith756]

Online shopping and high labor costs in Ca

[@RC_928]

Part of the 2020 Plandemic Rely more on tech

[@BdManus]

This is what happens when you shop online.

[@MegaRocketeer23]

Why is this reporter smiling while reporting on this?!? It's not funny or cute. STOP!😂😂😂😂

[@Wheretheportlandorarealadiesat]

How is sprit Halloween okay? They are next

[@uyeda]

Crazy.

[@ShesooBreezy]

Party City was very popular in the early 2000s, and we’d go there for Halloween 👻 costumes.

[@DanielGonzalez-vp1gq]

New CEO 4 months ago, talked up a big game about debt reduction and store expansions…only to stop paying vendors and shut down business, effective immediately, before the holidays. Bad CEO.

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

Nobody throws parties anymore because of false accusations and fighting

[@LoveFactorySweatShop]

President Musk and Vice President Trump will make sure Jeff Bezos is rewarded.

[@nasirb3914]

F Amazon

[@markdc1145]

Well y'all be buying everything online so what did you expect? 🤷🏻

[@RudyTheInternetGod]

I wear size 14 or 13.5 I would like to see it before I buy it🙏🏾

[@WhatIsGoingOnPPL]

One more billion for bezos

[@Xingluang]

The lady is right . Amazon took over.

[@FuToo]

I never shopped there

[@SuZySueSuzyQ]

The Party City’s O V E R 🎉😢

[@lonewolffullmoon]

Big Lots next!

[@AMtheAlmostAce]

The stores are going out!

[@Guymobile94]

saw that one coming

[@chiehlilee9224]

First 99 only then this……good job Newsom and the Democrats!

[@MikeHunt90731]

Dumbest comment ever 🤣 you have no clue how it works 😅

[@jermaineburgess3767]

Not surprised

[@Ganon64-s4k]

Goooood!

[@thesummerof1968]

I hate Amazon

[@evillangbuildsmc2468]

W

[@riverarutilia]

😢 nnnnoooooo !!!!

[@AlexandraWilliams-lp6qc]

Blame trump

[@divinediva6320]

A,cording to the Biden Harris Administration, the American economy is great!!!!! The American Dream!!!!

[@MikeHunt90731]

Dumbest comment ever 🤣

[@senilejoe7932]

Like Kodak not going digital

[@suavemente236]

Duhh