Charles Lazarus

Charles Philip Lazarus (October 4, 1923 – March 22, 2018) 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. He opened his first store dedicated exclusively to toys, which he named Toys "R" Us, in 1957.

Charles Lazarus
Founder, CEO, and chairman
Chairman of Toys "R" Us
In office
1957–1998
Preceded byFounded
Succeeded byAntonio Urcelay
President and CEO of Toys "R" Us
In office
1957–1994
Preceded byFounded
Succeeded byDave Brandon
Personal details
Born(1923-10-04)October 4, 1923
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 2018(2018-03-22) (aged 94)
New York City, U.S.
Spouses
Udyss Lazarus
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(div. 1979)​
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    (before 1995)​
    • Joan Regenbogen
    Children2
    Occupation
    Known forFounder & CEO of Toys "R" Us
    Creator of Geoffrey the Giraffe
    Military service
    AllegianceUnited States
    Branch/serviceU.S. Army
    RankCryptographer
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