Press Releases

2010 News:

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

February 8, 2010 - New Berlin, WI

Say Cheese! New Personalized Party Supplies emerge from Birthday Express. Read the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

October 12th, 2009 - New Berlin, WI

Super Mario Bros. Halloween costumes remain popular in Costume Express’ top 10 rankings. Read the Full Article

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 the Full Article

October 6th, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

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

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

September 21st, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

Mario remains number one in Costume Express’ weekly Top 10 kid’s costume rankings. Read the Full Article

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 the Full Article

September 14th, 2009 – New Berlin, WI

Costume Express Announces New Weekly Children’s Top 10 Halloween Costume Rankings. Read the Full Article

February 9th, 2009 - New Berlin, WI

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

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

February 23, 2007 - Chicago, IL

BuyCostumes.com wins “Best Store Marketing and Promotions Award” at National Party Retailing Awards 2007. Read the Full Article

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 the Full Article

August 28, 2006 - New Berlin, WI

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

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article.

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article

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 the Full Article.