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Amscan Holdings, Inc. Overview

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80 Grasslands Rd. Elmsford, 
NY 10523 United States
Phone: 914-345-2020
Fax:914-345-3884
Toll Free:800-444-8887

Company Description

Amscan caters to the party animal in all of us. The wholesale arm of party supply company Party City Holdings, Amscan manufactures and distributes party goods (such as balloons, invitations, piñatas, stationery, and tableware) to 800-plus Party City superstores, as well as those operated by rival party chains, discount and grocery stores, dollar stores, and gift shops. Amscan has production and distribution facilities in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. A subsidiary of Party City, Amscan contributes about 30% of its parent company's revenue. Party City Holdings, which is owned by Berkshire Partners, Weston Presidio, and Advent International, has filed to go public. 

Amscan Holdings, Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

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    Sample Questions & Answers

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      How does the company compete with large retailers?

      In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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