Progressive Party

Progressive Party is a business-to-business magazine that caters to the party, balloon, and costume sectors. It boasts a readership spanning 41 countries.

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English

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Folat and Riethmüller Europe join forces

1 week ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Folat and Riethmüller Europe (formerly trading as Amscan Europe) have announced a joint venture, commencing immediately. Folat and Riethmüller say that the move cements their position as the market leader in the European party industry. The partnership leverages the strengths of both companies, driving unprecedented innovation, operational excellence and customer value.
Read the spring issue of Progressive Party now

1 week ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

The Spring 2025 issue of Progressive Party is available to read online now, with its mix of news, views, feedback and plenty of products. Last month, team Progressive Party were lucky enough to be invited to the inaugural CAP Expo event in Telford, UK – and what a wonderful weekend it was. It was great to see so many of our industry join together in a fun, creative, positive and vibrant environment.
Oppo Merchandise Group welcomes Sander Visser back

3 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonApril 4, 2025 Oppo Merchandise Group has announced that Sander Visser is returning as its new key account manager Europe. Sander will be replacing Edwin Klein, who has successfully executed this role in the last couple of years. Jafeth Vermeji, account manager, commented: “We wish Edwin all the best returning to the beautiful flower business and maybe we’ll see him again in the future.
UK gears up for VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

3 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Four day celebrations have been announced to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in the UK. Commemorations will begin on May Bank Holiday Monday, which will see the Cenotaph dressed in Union flags, a military processions and a flypast in London. There will then be a street party on HMS Belfast to kick off community celebrations.
Chaks partners with Santoro’s Bangoberry

3 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonApril 4, 2025 Renowned French partyware company, Chaks is launching a Bangoberry collection, the latest brand from Santoro. Bursting with charm and colourful, tropical magic, the new collection invites party animals to step into the vibrant world of Bingo Bango Island, home to the cute Remy Raccoon, Tiggy Tiger, Pally Panda and their crew, featuring the likes of Bonnie Bunny and Elly Nelly.
Mother’s Day boosts UK retail footfall

3 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonApril 4, 2025 Total retail footfall on Mother’s Day increased 7.3% year-on-year with shopper numbers up 13.1% on Saturday 29 March. High streets saw the largest increase in shopper traffic on Mother’s Day itself, with numbers up by 13.4% year-on-year. Shopping centres saw the largest boost the day before Mothering Sunday, with footfall rising 15.3% on 2024.
US: Amscan closes Chester distribution centre

3 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonApril 4, 2025 As Party City’s bankruptcy proceedings continue, the company has closed its Amscan distribution centre. The centre closure is making 471 people unemployed and the workers at the centre were not represented by a union. The site closed last week, having originally been scheduled to close in February. Workers affected by the closure include material handlers, supervisors and HR staff.
BLE nominates Sebby’s Corner as an official charity partner for 2025

4 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Brand Licensing Europe exhibitors are invited to show support by donating product samples from their stands in October. Brand Licensing Europe has nominated Sebby’s Corner as an official charity partner for 2025. This year’s BLE – Europe’s leading event for licensing and brand extension – takes place at ExCeL London from 7-9 October. Sebby’s Corner provides support to vulnerable families living in poverty across the UK capital.
Products of Change calls for conference support

4 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

The 2025 Products of Change Conference will be held on 5 November and remains the only sustainability event dedicated to the licensing industry. The event is enabled by a roster of supporting companies, each playing a part in the sustainable advancement of the industry.
Bristol party shop up for sale

4 weeks ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonMarch 27, 2025 Poppers the Party Shop is up for sale after 20 successful years, as its owner prepares for retirement. Poppers the Party Shop is on the market as a freehold shop with vacant possession. The 1,192 sq.ft. property is in a prime position and comprises a large shop with rear sales areas, three storerooms, a WC and a kitchen. The rateable value with effect from April 2023 is £12,750.