ELMSFORD, N.Y., Sep 02, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Party City Holdco Inc. (the “Company” or “Party City”) PRTY, +3.14% announces that its Chief Executive Officer James M. Harrison will speak at the Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9th at 2:25 p.m. ET.
Mr. Harrison’s presentation can be heard live via webcast on the Internet accessible from the Company’s web site, www.investor.partycity.com. Participants should log in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation. A replay will also be avai…………… continues on MarketWatch
UPDATE, 11:52 AM: Now that Force Friday is here, the wraps are off the vast array of products Disney has licensed to feed off of, and contribute to, the hype for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December. Here are some of the new lines, in addition to toys, lunch boxes and backpacks:
In apparel, J. Crew has clothing for men, women and kids depicting Han Solo saying “Chewie, we’re home.” Kohl’s offers tees, leggings, sweatshirts, hoodies, dresses and men’s boxers with movie imagery. JCPenney also has Star Wars clothing, including tee shirts that combine movie images with college logos.
For the home, Pottery Barn Kids has a Millennium Falcon children’s bed. Amazon is offering Star Wars ice trays, measuring cups, cookie cutters, and a Darth Vader toaster. Michael’s has a Star Wars crochet set, along with dinner plates and party goods.
For those who want a more personal connection to the movie: Walmart is promoting a “limited-edition coll…………… continues on Deadline