With inflation, rising cost of goods, and the aftermath of COVID cited as the primary reasons, the locally owned and operated party supply store, 50-50 Factory Outlet, is going out of business and selling all merchandise and fixtures to the bare walls. The store offers a wide variety of party supplies for all events and occasions, general merchandise for the house and home, office and school supplies, wearables, toys and novelties.
“Putting smiles on my customers’ faces knowing they are going to have a fantastic party I will miss, too…”
-SCOTT LYSTRUP, OWNER
The owner, Scott Lystrup, acquired the company 8 years ago, which included 4 stores, but in the years since COVID everything changed; sales down, increased cost of goods, lack of availability of goods, and general stress have all led to his decision to close all 4 stores.
“I will surely miss the buying trips and trying to figure out what people will love in the stores” Lystrup said. “Putting smiles on my customers’ faces knowing they are going to have a fantastic party I will miss, too, but the look of awe and amazement when a first-time customer and their kids come into the store is what I will miss the most” he continued.
A professionally organized store closing sales event launches at 50-50 Factory Outlet in Eau Claire on Wednesday, September 28th from 9AM to 7PM. Regular store hours are Monday to Saturday 9AM to 6PM, and Sunday 10AM to 5PM. A special website has been built for customers to receive special sale alerts and updates, CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
