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Toys ‘R’ Us Founder Dies Days After Chain’s Announced Shutdown

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Posted on March 22, 2018 · Lazarus, who was born on Oct. 4, 1923, was inducted into the Toy Industry Association's Hall of Fame in 1990

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With A New Concept And A New Store In Houston, Toys R Us Hopes To Make A Comeback

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Posted on December 18, 2019 · Other retailers may want to pay attention to how Toys R Us' new experiential stores work out.

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Posted on December 13, 2019 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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2 Years After Declaring Bankruptcy, Toys “R” Us Opens A New, Interactive Store In The Galleria

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