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S2 E2: Who Killed Toys R Us?

The Closer: Deals Change the World

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The Disruption of Toys R Us

Toys R Us was taken over by KKR, Bain and Vornado. The deal added about $5 billion in debt to the company through this takeover. So instead of investing in e-commerce or improving the in-store experience, Toys R Us now had to pay down this debt.

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