They're among the top shows on TV—reality shows that range from wedding extravaganzas such "My Fair Wedding" and "Platinum Weddings" to homey home improvement programs including "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The producers often turn to party ...

Most party rental companies offer a rich mix of products. Jim Lisi, president and CEO of Ventura, Calif.-based EventRents, brings a rich mix of experience to his business. Lisi bought EventRents, which now has three outlets and 30 employees, in ...

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As reported by Special Events, after a quiet period, two deals in party rental made headlines last week. In one, Milpitas, Calif.-based Stuart Rental Co. merged with Richmond, Calif.-based Top Productions. And, furniture rental giant CORT, based ...

After a quiet period, two deals in party rental made headlines Thursday: Milpitas, Calif.-based Stuart Rental Co. announced that it has merged with tent specialist Top Productions, based in Richmond, Calif. Also, furniture rental giant CORT, base...

The good news: The economy appears to be picking up. The bad news: It is pulling fuel prices up with it. For the first week of 2011, gasoline prices are up 15 percent from a year ago while diesel prices are up a whopping 19 percent, according to...

As the economy begins to perk up, event rental picks up the pace, stressing innovative products and quality service.

The party rental business is predicting a better year in 2011, with 61 percent saying they expect to handle more events next year than they did in 2010. The findings come from the survey conducted annually for the last nine years by Penton Media...

Tight budgets, tighter timelines, the need to run a very tight ship … and yet … Despite the continuingly challenging market, some in event rental see better days ahead. Indeed, while nearly a fourth of respondents in our annual snapshot of the ...