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Factory Card Outlet (FCO) may sell party supplies, but it hasn't been celebrating much since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer operates about 175 discount stores in 20 states, primarily in the Midwest and along the eastern seaboard. Greeting cards, sold for 49 cents apiece, account for only a portion of the company's offerings; FCO also offers merchandise, discounted 20%-60%, such as gift wrap and ribbon, party supplies (invitations, party favors, candles, and piņatas), balloons, and celebratory items for birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations, baby showers, and other special occasions. FCO is awaiting creditor approval for its acquisition by Factory Card Holdings.
COMPETITION |
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Hallmark Cards, Inc. (dossier)
Party City Corporation (PCTY)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: January
2001 Sales (mil.): 226.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 3.9%
Employees: 2,950
Revenue per employee: $76,644.07
KEY PEOPLE |
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William E. Freeman
CEO
James D. Constantine
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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2727 Diehl Rd.
Naperville, IL 60563
US
Phone: 630-579-2000
Fax: 630-579-2400
Online: Web Site
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