In the United States, a party store is a store that sells supplies for parties. Merchandise may include: * Balloons and streamers * Wrapping paper, greeting cards * Cake decoration items * Seasonal holiday items (Christmas, Hanukkah, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.) * Candy and soft drinks * Plates, utensils, cups (especially disposable ones for parties) and table decorations In 2019 a global shortage of

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sharply reduced supply for helium-filled balloons, due to the US rationing helium because of a reduction in supply by 30% stemming from a Saudi-boycott of producer country

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, hurting party stores such as

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, one of the reasons the company cited in closing 45 of its 870 stores. In Michigan and some other parts of the United States, "party store" may also be a local synonym for

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{{reflist Retailers by type of merchandise sold *

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