Department of Business Administration

Saint Peter’s University Business Students Visit Headquarters of Party City Holdings

Ten students from the Saint Peter’s business program recently visited the headquarters of Party City Holdings in Elmsford, N.Y. The visit included presentations by the chief financial officer, EVP of product development, SVP of manufacturing, president of retail operations and culminated with a presentation by the chief executive officer. Students learned about Party City Holdings’ history, financials, organizational structure, product conception and development process, sourcing, store operations, merchandising and growth strategy. A highlight of the visit was a tour of the company’s product display center which showcased the breath of the company’s extensive product line.