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80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales

The Economics of Everyday Things

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The Rise and Fall of Toys R Us

This chapter details the journey of Toys R Us from a leading toy retailer to its eventual bankruptcy, driven by overwhelming debt and fierce competition. It also examines the strategies of liquidation experts and the broader challenges faced by the retail sector in a changing marketplace.

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