An empty shopping center, down economy and an unresponsive developer add to Kevin O'Neill's business woes at Party Land.
After close to 25 years, Party Land in Delran is closing its doors. The reason? You just have to look across the street. Party City, the country’s largest party goods chain, opened around Christmastime in the Target shopping center, and Kevin O’Neill, owner of Party Land, is already feeling the effects of the big-box store. He especially felt it from Christmas to New Year’s. “I was 60 percent off from previous years that same week,” O’Neill, of Moorestown, said. “New Year’s Eve was always remarkable. I went back nine years and it was very, very consistent. Now, every day is off by more than half.” To make matters worse, the developer for his shopping center, which is home to just Party Land and Dollar Tree now, is the same developer for …
Don't let the rain stop your shopping, Patch found some fall deals and steals to keep your budget sunny.
Looking for some inexpensive ways to spend your days this fall? Visit the Moorestown Mall for their Mom & Me Play Dates which Patch has highlighted below. This week, start your play date off with a free breakfast at Chick-fil-A at East Gate Square, always an inexpensive meal. Check online to make a reservation for your free breakfast valid Sept. 6-10. After your meal and your playdate, check out some great shopping deals in the mall at Aeropostale and Children’s Place and then visit Party City and Ulta for some great fall sales. Autumn is the best time to enjoy some other inexpensive family outings as well. Pick pumpkins and apples at Johnson’s Farm in Medford. This year, pumpkin and apple picking hayrides are set to start around Sept. …
Enjoy some sweet treats and deals this week.
It’s that time of year when we are saving money for vacations and summer fun. Patch found some sales and specials that will make saving for those special times a little easier. Enjoy some sweet treats that won’t sour your savings. Free doughnuts and discounted desserts will satisfy those sugar cravings. June 3 is National Doughnut Day! Throw a bash but keep the cash. It’s party time and the graduates are the guests of honor. Find sales on cakes and party items at Shop Rite and Party City. St. Charles Borromeo carnival is coming to town. Save on advanced ride tickets for one of the best local carnivals around. 1. DUNKIN' DONUTS/CINNAMINSON/MOORESTOWN (Patch Place) Deal: Enjoy a free Dunkin' Donut on National Doughnut Day with a beverage …
Dr Pete Cahill
9:21 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Guess the "Parties Over" huh guys, huh? get it, "parties over"? Smell ya later, off to Woody's for a few. more ›