Charlie and Lisa Williams never cared for opening a storefront. Then their main competitor went out of business.

Between the vampire teeth, the giant balloons, the streamers and the glittery napkins, one store laid claim to celebrations across America - Party City. Well, that juggernaut is now bankrupt, turning ...

The balloons, wigs and costumes are fun to buy in person, which shielded Party City from online competition ... even Home Depot with its giant skeletons. Then, the pandemic killed parties.