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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Summerween hits the US

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonJune 27, 2025 US retailers are bringing Halloween into stores already in the continuing Summerween trend. Having coined the term in 2024, US retailers are running summerween promotions again this year, with Michaels releasing its first two Halloween lines already, with three more coming later in the summer, according to Good Morning America.
New exhibitors head to Autumn Fair

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Autumn Fair will house a 25% increase in new exhibitors from last year, with new exhibitors across all sectors. Supporting emerging talent is a hallmark of Autumn Fair, and the New Business Pavilions continue to go from strength to strength, with a 44% increase in the number of exhibitors from last year. The dedicated spaces offer a vibrant platform for first-time exhibitors and small businesses, providing buyers with a discovery zone packed with fresh and original ideas.
Spirit Halloween to hire 50,000 seasonal staff

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonJune 27, 2025 As the Halloween season creeps closer, Spirit Halloween is seeking seasonal sales associates and store managers to join its retail team. With 50,000 positions available to support more than 1,500 retail locations expected to open in 2025, Spirit Halloween is ramping up for another year.
CAP Expo to return in 2026

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Following the success of CAP Expo 2025, the UK’s only dedicated trade event for the celebration and party industry will return to Telford International Centre on 22 – 23 March 2026. Having established itself as the go-to business event for the sector, CAP Expo 2026 is set to be even bigger and better.
Gemar’s Genesio Rocca appointed president of Assogiocattoli

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Vice president of Gemar, Genesio Rocca, was named as the new president at the AGM of Assogiocattoli members, held on 24 June, 2025. At the meeting, held at Villa Borromeo Visconti Litta in Lainate, the board unanimously elected Genesio – majority shareholder, vice president, and coo of Gemar – as the new president of the Association for the 2025–2028 term, succeeding Gianfranco Ranieri.
Retailers encouraged to enter the Love Your High Street Awards

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

Retailers can put themselves forward for the first Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring communities together. The nationwide competition, launched by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), aims to recognise independent retailers who go above and beyond to support their local communities, from family-run bakeries to specialist cycling shops.
Halloween House to return for 2025

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

By Katie Roberts-MasonJune 20, 2025 Specialist retailer, Halloween House, will return to Merry Hill shopping centre this year. In social media posts on Friday 13, Halloween House announced: “No better day to rise from the grave… Halloween House returns this August. Happy Friday the 13th ghouls.”Halloween House is an annual pop-up offering all Halloween products from costumes, to props, decor, animatronics and more.
Retail sales fall in May

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

The Office for National Statistics has shown that UK retail sales for May experienced the largest monthly drop since 2023. Retail sales volumes declined by 2.7% last month, significantly more than economist forecasts. The fall marks the largest decline since December 2023 and is in contrast to a 1.3% rise in April.
Autumn Fair announces Retail Makeover Mission task team

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

Autumn Fair has announced an all-star Task Team of retail experts to support its Retail Makeover Mission campaign. The Retail Makeover Mission, which launched on Tuesday 10 June in partnership with SaveTheHighStreet.org, has already been inundated with entries from independent retailers keen to win a retail transformation package worth over £10,000, including support from the elite team of experts.
HCA’s Spooky Awards return

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

The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) has announced the return of the Spooky Awards, the celebration of innovation, creativity and excellence in the Halloween industry. Now entering its second year, the award programme invites manufacturers and creators to showcase the very best in costumes, accessories, décor, make-up and more. Back by popular demand, the 2025 Spooky Awards promise to conjure even more excitement, recognising the freshest and most fun products of the season.