Toys R Us
RetailNew Jersey, United States1001-5000 Employees
Toys R Us is an American retailer focused on toys and juvenile products within the retail industry. The company was founded in 1948 by Charles Lazarus and established its modern form in 1957, with headquarters in Wayne, New Jersey, in the New York City metropolitan area. Its origins trace back to Lazarus's children's furniture store, from which toys were added and the business shifted toward toys. Historically, Toys R Us operated roughly 800 stores in the United States and about 800 locations abroad, though these numbers have declined over time. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains a website at https://toysrus.com. Revenue is reported in the range of $1B to $10B.