CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — With holiday shopping in full swing, several shoppers stopped by the Party City location at the Garden City Center for possibly the last time.
After more than four decades in business, Party City announced plans Friday to close all of its stores.
NBC 10 spoke with several shoppers about their reactions to the store’s imminent closing. Some said it was really sad to lose such a big piece of Garden City, and felt for people who are losing their jobs.
“I do feel really bad for all the people that work here,” said Roseann Babelli. “It’s terrible news, especially around the holidays, and it’s been a fixture here at Garden City. I’ll miss it.”
Staff were reportedly told they would not receive any severance pay and their benefits would be discontinued with the close., something Party City CEO Barry Litwin said that was the hardest message the company has ever had to deliver.
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