Essay Archive - Charles Lazarus and the History of Toys R Us
Charles Lazarus and the History of Toys R Us
I. Charles Lazarus - Biographical Information
Charles Lazarus, one of several children, was born on October 4,
1923. The Lazarus family lived in an apartment above their shop in
Washington D.C. His father bought old, broken bicycles, repaired and
painted them, and then sold them for a profit. Charles spent a great deal
of time in his father's bicycle shop when he was young. When he grew older,
he helped his father fix the bikes and serve customers, as well as give
input on how to improve the business. Charles didn....
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