Pearl River, NY (December 15, 2000): Katz & Associates, a rapidly growing national retail real estate firm, announces the addition of Party City® to its ever expanding client roster, according to Daniel B. Katz, President and CEO.

The company currently operates locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Spain.

"We're thrilled to be part of such a tremendous growth effort on behalf of Party City," notes Katz. "By providing national retail real estate expertise, we are able to offer Party City the opportunity to grow in individual target markets across the country."

Katz & Associates Corporation is the largest and most widely recognized retail real estate organization of its kind. The firm serves leading national retailers in providing representation in strip centers, regional malls and city streets. Katz' services also include strategic consulting, portfolio evaluation, comprehensive mall leasing and repositioning programs, making the company a complete retail real estate source.