Press Releases

2012-2013 News:

March 18, 2013 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. recently launched Celebrate Education, a turn-key fundraising program for schools and non-profit groups. Through the program, participating organizations will have the opportunity to earn funds when supporters make purchases on BirthdayExpress.com, CostumeExpress.com or CelebrateExpress.com websites. Read Article

January 23, 2013 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons, a leading online specialty retailer in personalized party supplies and costumes, announced today that Dev Mukherjee has been appointed CEO. Mr. Mukherjee was most recently SVP and President of Sears Holdings' Home Appliances business for stores and online. Read Article

June 12, 2012 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. was recently honored with an award for the results-oriented approach it has taken to attract and employ individuals of many different ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Read Article

April 24, 2012 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. is interviewed on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee for "Safe Streets, Healthy Kids 2012", a segment on job opportunities offered at the company, both seasonal and long-term employment. Read Article

2011 News:

December 22, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. will move its current Seattle-area operations into an 11,000 square foot facility located in the Bothell Business Park on January 3rd Read Press Release

November 8, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

Workforce Coalition to Host Secretary Newson at Membership Meeting Read Press Release

October 28, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons provides seasonal workers job contacts, new network Read Article

October 6, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

Wisconsin Costume Company Breaks World Record for Most People Dressed as Video Game Characters. Read Press Release

September 29, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. to Attempt Guinness World Record for Most People Dressed as Video Game Characters. Read Press Release

September 23, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

BuySeasons makes moves beyond Halloween. Read Article

September 2, 2011 - Milwaukee, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. of New Berlin, Wisconsin recently completed an 110,000 ft.² (33,528 m²) expansion to its existing 360,000 ft.² (109,728 m²) corporate headquarters and distribution center. Read Press Release

June 17, 2011 - Milwaukee, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. Receives Innovation Award. Read Press Release

April 15, 2011 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS Party Goods SFI Chain-of-Custody Certified. Read Press Release

April 1, 2011 - Milwaukee, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. to Receive Employer Partner of the Year Award. Read Press Release

2010 News:

November 30, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. announced today that it will expand its headquarters and distribution center operations in New Berlin. Read Press Release

October 13, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

Costume Express, the Exclusive Retailer of Wario costumes. Read Press Release

October 7, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI

BuyCostumes.com Sponsors Milwaukee-Based Designer on Cross-Country Bicycle Ride To Fight Childhood Cancer. Read Press Release

October 7, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI

BUYSEASONS Helps Other Area Businesses Boost Sales. Read Press Release

September 29, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS Partners with Wisconsin Seasonal Workforce Coalition to Offer Career Development Days. Read Press Release

September 15, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS Partners with New Berlin Police and Fire Departments to Sponsor Third Annual Safety Fair. Read Press Release

September 13, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BuyCostumes.com is proud to announce that it is offering limited edition superhero costumes in addition to its already large selection. Read Press Release

August 13, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

As part of BuyCostumes.com’s ongoing effort to deliver unique and relevant costumes to their loyal customer base, the company has introduced several new costume kits by drawing inspiration from some of the most popular figures in today’s headlines. Read Press Release

August 10, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

As the Wisconsin gubernatorial election starts to heat up as the cold days of November approach, BUYSEASONS hosted two of the men seeking Wisconsin’s top job. Read Press Release

June 10, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. Named Strategic Business Partner of the Year. Wisconsin Seasonal Workforce Coalition recognizes BUYSEASONS for its instrumental role as a strong community partner. Read Press Release

May 24, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Southeast Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The announcement was made at a breakfast sponsored by the Journal Sentinel at the Italian Community Center in downtown Milwaukee. Read Press Release

April 12, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc.today announced the addition of 33 new full-time associates at its New Berlin headquarters. With the addition of these new employees, BUYSEASONS has added more than 150 new positions this year. Read Press Release

March 25, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

The New Berlin Chamber of Commerce honored BUYSEASONS CEO Jalem Getz with their 2009 Business Person of the Year award on March 24. Getz received the award at a dinner held at New Berlin Hills and was presented with the award by State Senator Mary Lazich. Read Press Release

February 8, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

Say Cheese! New Personalized Party Supplies emerge from Birthday Express. Read Press Release

February 3, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. today announced the hiring of 125 new employees at its New Berlin headquarters. After hiring more than 2,000 seasonal associates during the fall to assist during one of the busiest holiday seasons the company has seen, BUYSEASONS was able to offer these former seasonal associates full-time and part-time positions. The 125 new hires include 84 full-time associates and 41 part-time associates. Read the Full Article.

2009 News:

December 31, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI

Halloween 2009 marked the 5th year that the largest online retailer of Halloween costumes, www.BuyCostumes.com, awarded its affiliate partners with over $50,000 worth of cash and prizes. Read the Full Article.

October 20th, 2009 – Milwaukee, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. today announced that several local and state officials will be visiting the company’s New Berlin headquarters on Friday, October 23. Among the officials scheduled to attend are Senator Mary Lazich and Representative Mark Gundrum. Read Press Release

October 12th, 2009 – Milwaukee, WI

New Berlin-based BuySeasons, Inc. is helping other area businesses boost sales. With more than 2,000 seasonal employees, BuySeasons has partnered with several restaurants and food vendors to offer lunch and dinner options to its employees. Read Press Release

October 12th, 2009 - New Berlin, WI

Super Mario Bros. Halloween costumes remain popular in Costume Express’ top 10 rankings. Read Press Release

October 12th, 2009 - New Berlin, WI

New Berlin-based BuySeasons, Inc. today announced it has reached a hiring milestone with the addition of the company's 2,028th associate. Read Press Release

October 6th, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

The world’s largest online Halloween Costume store offers 5 products under $5 - 5 days a week. Read Press Release

September 28th, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

Mario still super in Costume Express’ weekly Top 10 kid’s Halloween costumes; Costume Express announces easier way to find the Top 10 kid’s Halloween costumes. Read Press Release

September 25th, 2009 – Milwaukee, WI

BuySeasons, Inc. today announced it has been chosen as one of this year’s recipients of the Sterling Awards presented by the Sterling Awards Committee of Southeastern Wisconsin. Read Press Release

September 21st, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

Mario remains number one in Costume Express’ weekly Top 10 kid’s costume rankings. Read Press Release

September 16th, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

In anticipation of fire safety month and the quickly approaching Halloween season, BUYSEASONS announced today that it will host a Safety Day in conjunction with the New Berlin Fire and Police Departments on Saturday, September 19. Read Press Release

September 14th, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

Costume Express Announces New Weekly Children’s Top 10 Halloween Costume Rankings. Read Press Release

February 9th, 2009 - New Berlin, WI

Celebrate Express announces new website, new affiliate network, new reasons to party with the Commission Junction Network. Read Press Release

2008 News:

August 29th, 2008 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. and Celebrate Express Inc. combine forces to create the #1 direct retailer of party supplies and costumes. Read Press Release

June 26, 2008 - New Berlin, WI

Acquisition of Celebrate Express makes BUYSEASONS the stand out leader in the online party, costume and Halloween industry. Read Press Release

June 18, 2008 - New Berlin, WI

BUYCOSTUMES.COM PREPARES FOR THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF EXCLUSIVE ANIMAL PLANET BRAND COSTUMES DUE TO HIT SHELVES THIS FALL. Read Press Release

March 31, 2008 - New Berlin, WI

BuyCostumes.com, the world’s largest Internet based retailer of costumes and party supplies, begins operating out of its new 360,000 square foot facility today. Read Press Release

2007 News:

March 8, 2007 - New Berlin, WI

One year ago, I announced BuySeasons had outgrown its corporate headquarters in New Berlin and was actively pursuing several possible locations both in and out of Wisconsin. Since then, we have worked diligently to secure a site large enough to handle our current operations and planned growth. Today I’m pleased to announce that we have found our new home. Read Press Release

February 23, 2007 - Chicago, IL

BuyCostumes.com wins “Best Store Marketing and Promotions Award” at National Party Retailing Awards 2007. Read Press Release

2006 News:

October 26, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI

BuyCostumes.com beats Victoria Secret, Gap.com and others as most visited apparel website according to Hitwise. Read Press Release

August 28, 2006 - New Berlin, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. announced today that it is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation. Read Press Release

July 26, 2006 - Englewood, CO

Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LCAPA, LINTA) ("Liberty") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire BUYSEASONS, Inc. Read Press Release

June 13, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI

BIRTHDAY BASHES MADE EASY: World's largest Internet retailer of costumes, BuyCostumes.com, expands business into Party/Birthday Celebration niche market. Read Press Release

May 11, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI

Over the past several months, BuySeasons has researched a number of different locations in which to grow our company—locations both in and out of Wisconsin. We know we will continue to grow by a huge margin each year, we have outgrown our existing building in New Berlin, and, in order for a build-to-suit facility to accommodate the seasonal rush that we face each year, we need to be fully operational in a new space by April of any given year. Read Press Release

March 25, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI

Everyone involved in developing the Menomonee Valley wants to make the right decisions to ensure the Valley’s vibrant future. BuySeasons supports and respects this process of due diligence that all parties involved must go through to evaluate potential development opportunities. Read Press Release

March 15, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI

Since 1999, BuySeasons Inc. has grown exponentially and, via the company’s primary e-commerce website www.BuyCostumes.com, has become the world's largest internet retailer of Halloween costumes and accessories. In that time, we've also turned heads from coast to coast when we mention that we're based just outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are proud of that fact. Read Press Release

2005 News:

November 4, 2005 - Internet Retailer.com

Internet Retailer listed BuyCostumes.com as the apparel site with the largest growth based on a study by Nielsen NetRatings with 81% growth... Read Press Release

November 2005 - Inc. Magazine

Each year, Inc. magazine produces the Inc. 500, a list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. BuyCostumes.com received accolades as the fastest growing company in Wisconsin and the 75th fastest growing private company in the nation.

October 27, 2005 - Milwaukee, WI

BuyCostumes.com Halloween Wrap-up: The Most Popular Costumes of 2005 --Cute Critters Costumes Cause Feeding Frenzy Coast to Coast.--

October, 2005 - New Berlin, WI

BUYCOSTUMES.COM’S BATTLE OF THE BLOCKBUSTERS: When Hollywood takes Halloween by storm, star powers collide to reveal the true A-list. Read Press Release.

September, 2005 - Milwaukee, WI

Announcing the World’s First-Ever Halloween “eTV” Station: www.BuyCostumes.TV Magically Aligns Costumes, Fashion, Entertainment and Online Retail. --First-and-only 24/7 Internet-based streaming media network will showcase more than a dozen unique and interactive programs that guarantee, this year, "Halloween is Fashion."-- Read Press Release

July 28, 2005 - Milwaukee, WI

Streaming From the BuyCostumes.TV Runway To Your Laptop: World’s #1 Source for Halloween Fashion Launches TV’e Station --All new: Halloween fashion, entertainment, retail align online just in time for Boo ‘05.-- Read Press Release

2004 News:

June 17, 2004 - Milwaukee, WI

BuyCostumes.com the world’s largest eTailer of costumes and accessories has been named Tom Arma’s exclusive retailer for their new Signature line of costumes.

May 25, 2004 - Milwaukee, WI

BUYSEASONS, Inc. ranked #76 on Entrepreneur and D&B's Hot 100 list for 2004. Read Press Release.