Framingham, Mass. — Party City and Staples have partnered to bring the specialty party retailer inside more than 700 Staples locations nationwide and on the Staples website, with plans to expand to additional stores by the end of 2026. According to the companies, the partnership creates a single destination for celebrations by offering a selection of balloons, décor and party supplies, along with Staples same-day print and marketing services.
“Staples has always been focused on making things easy for our customers, and our partnership with Party City takes that promise into new territory,” says Marshall Warkentin, president of Staples U.S. Retail.
The Party City stores within a store offer a range of latex and foil helium balloons in a variety of colors, sizes and designs. In the coming weeks, shoppers will also be able to schedule balloon pickups in advance through the Staples website and app.
In addition, customers can shop for party décor, tableware, gift bags, costume accessories and favors, while also creating personalized invitations, banners, yard signs and posters through Staples print services.
Party City Holdco Inc. (PCHI) first filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2023 and announced in December 2024 that it would be liquidating and closing all stores.
As of early 2025, Party City’s assets, intellectual property and wholesale operations were acquired by New Amscan PC, LLC, an affiliate of Ad Populum LLC, for $20 million.
Ad Populum is a California-based holding company and investment firm that acquires and manages pop culture brands such as Rubies, Kidrobot, Graceland and Enesco.
“As we take the new Party City to more places than ever before, finding the right partners is essential,” says Joel Weinshanker, CEO of Ad Populum and owner of Party City. “Staples stood out immediately, not only for its national footprint, but for its strong connection to the communities we have both been part of for years. It felt like a natural fit from the start.”
As the partnership expands, Staples and Party City plan to share additional updates, expanded store availability and new milestones throughout the year.
Headquartered near Boston in Framingham, Massachusetts, Staples operates more than 900 retail stores in the United States.
— Abby Cox