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Party City faces shortage of helium for balloons; also plans to close 45 stores | Business | phillytrib.com
![Party City is closing 55 stores and says it has nothing to do with the helium shortage that is affecting sales. We visited a store to try and find the real reason. Party City is closing 55 stores and says it has nothing to do with the helium shortage that is affecting sales. We visited a store to try and find the real reason.](https://www.businessinsider.in/photo/70680126/With-balloons-taking-up-such-a-large-section-of-the-store-it-was-no-surprise-that-the-helium-shortage-has-affected-Party-City-even-if-it-didnt-directly-cause-any-of-the-recently-announced-store-closures-.jpg)
Party City is closing 55 stores and says it has nothing to do with the helium shortage that is affecting sales. We visited a store to try and find the real reason.
![Party City is closing 55 stores and says it has nothing to do with the helium shortage that is affecting sales. We visited a store to try and find the real reason. Party City is closing 55 stores and says it has nothing to do with the helium shortage that is affecting sales. We visited a store to try and find the real reason.](https://www.businessinsider.in/thumb/msid-70680129,width-700,height-525,imgsize-752812/there-were-a-bunch-of-different-latex-and-foil-balloons-to-choose-from-a-solid-colored-foil-balloon-went-for-about-3-and-some-24-inch-solid-colored-helium-latex-balloons-went-for-about-7-.jpg)