Origins. In April 1948, Charles P. Lazarus founded a baby-furniture retailer, Children's Bargain Town in Washington, D.C., during the post-war baby boom. It was acquired in 1966 by Interstate Department Stores, Inc.

Our mission is to encourage kids of all ages to engage with as many forms of play as we possibly can because we believe that play has the power to change lives and build magical memories that will last a lifetime.

Toys "R" Us is an American toy, clothing, and baby product retailer owned by Tru Kids (doing business as Tru Kids Brands) and various others. The company was founded in 1957; its first store was built in April 1948, with its headquarters located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area.

Toys, like play itself, serve multiple purposes in both humans and animals. They provide entertainment while fulfilling an educational role. Toys enhance cognitive behavior and stimulate creativity. They aid in the development of physical and mental skills which are necessary in later life.

For the past 24 years, the Toys"R"Us Children's Fund, a public charity affiliated with Toys"R"Us, Inc., has provided more than $125 million in financial support and partnership to countless children's charities that share the Fund's mission to keep kids safe and help them in times of need.

A: One thing we can learn from Toys R Us' demise is the importance of change. To succeed, businesses need to change and grow with the times. They also need to focus on providing a great customer experience. Lastly, they need to have a long-term focus.

At Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us, our vision is to work together with parents and families to build a relationship that you can trust and provide you with the products you want, at the best prices, and with outstanding customer support.

Toy Story may have been about the radical acceptance that accompanies friendship, but it's also about how quickly you can feel lost when you think you're navigating the world all by yourself.

At Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us, our vision is to work together with parents and families to build a relationship that you can trust and provide you with the products you want, at the best prices, and with outstanding customer support.

Etymology. After Toys "R" Us, American toy-store chain, itself a phonetic rendering of "toys are us".

Toys nurture children's' cognitive development during the most important childhood years. Toys stimulate concentration levels and enhance attention span and memory. In turn, cognitive development during the childhood years improves children's' ability to approach language and math skills in a fun way.

In the Toy Story movies, the purpose of Andy's toys is, of course, being there for Andy and giving him joy and happiness as a toy. Their purpose eventually evolved into being there for Bonnie in the same way. The leader is the one who sets the direction of the group towards their purpose.