Charles Lazarus | |
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Founder, CEO, and chairman | |
Chairman of Toys "R" Us | |
In office 1957–1998 | |
Preceded by | Founded |
Succeeded by | Antonio Urcelay |
President and CEO of Toys "R" Us | |
In office 1957–1994 | |
Preceded by | Founded |
Succeeded by | Dave Brandon |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Washington, D.C., U.S. | October 4, 1923
Died | March 22, 2018 New York City, U.S. | (aged 94)
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Occupation |
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Known for | Founder & CEO of Toys "R" Us Creator of Geoffrey the Giraffe |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | U.S. Army |
Rank | Cryptographer |
Charles Philip Lazarus (October 4, 1923 – March 22, 2018)[1] was an American entrepreneur, executive, and pioneer within the retail toy industry. Lazarus founded the Toys "R" Us retail chain, which evolved from a children's furniture store he originally opened in Washington, D.C. in 1948.[2][3][4] He opened his first store dedicated exclusively to toys, which he named Toys "R" Us, in 1957.[2][4]
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