December 2023

Party City has launched a new digital party-planning marketplace, aptly called Party+ Marketplace, that brings together local vendors and service providers with the retailers’ range of party supplies. The new offering, which was developed in partnership with marketplace SaaS solution Mirakl, is initially available only in the Las Vegas area, but Party City said it…

Online pet care marketplace Rover Group has been acquired by private equity funds managed by Blackstone in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. Rover was created to provide an alternative to relying on friends, family, neighbors and/or boarding facilities for pet care. Over the years, offerings on Rover have grown to include five…