The Great Fail

Episode 13: Who Killed Toys R’ Us?


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There was a time when adults and kids alike agreed that Toys R’ Us was a place of pure magic. It was the most exciting thing for a child- an experience, a destination, a privilege...and everyone wanted to be a Toys R’ Us kid. The Company went public in 1978 and transformed the toy selling business into a $12 billion industry by 1990. Today, though, the famed brand is little more than a nostalgic memory. How did things go so wrong? Find out on Episode 13 of The Great Fail.


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