Toys "R" Us

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/toys-r-us

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding date?April 1948
2. What is the rebranding date?June 1957
3. What was Toys "R" Us originally called?It began as Children’s Supermart in April 1948, selling baby furniture before turning to toys.
4. Why did Toys "R" Us become famous?It offered a huge variety of toys and created a fun, warehouse‑style shopping experience that kids and parents loved.

Retail Landscape: The overall environment and structure of businesses that sell goods to consumers.
Intellectual Property: Intangible assets such as brand names, logos, and trademarks that have legal protection.
Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Businesses that operate from a physical location, such as a store or office.
E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.