Charles Lazarus

Charles Lazarus was an American entrepreneur who founded the Toys "R" Us retail chain, revolutionizing the toy manufacturing industry.

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Profession :

Entrepreneur

Birthday :

October 4, 1923

Death Date:

March 22, 2018

Age :

94

Charles Philip Lazarus (October 4, 1923 – March 22, 2018) was an American entrepreneur and executive who established the renowned Toys “R” Us retail chain. He began his career in 1948 by launching a children’s furniture store in Washington, D.C., which eventually transformed into the iconic toy store. Lazarus revolutionized the toy industry by providing a vast selection of toys at discounted prices. Among his most notable achievements are founding Toys “R” Us, being inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame, expanding the company worldwide, developing a successful online store, and pioneering the concept of the toy supermarket.