Charles Lazarus

Charles Lazarus, the founder of Toys 'R' Us, shares his captivating journey from running a small baby furniture store to building a toy empire. He discusses the origins of his success and the fierce competition he faced from KB Toys. Tension fills the air as Lazarus recounts high-stakes negotiations over toys like 'slime,' revealing the industry's pressures. The rivalry between Toys 'R' Us and KB Toys highlights contrasting strategies—innovation versus discount pricing—setting the stage for an epic battle in the toy market.