Punkin's Chew Toy
The Lake Wales store is closing after Feb. 17th. I asked the cashier why it was closing as it had been pretty busy most times. He said that TRU was consolidating with the Babys R US stores and relocating this one to Lakeland about 25 miles away. This is the best part, the store that they are closing is only 5 miles away from the only toy based theme park in Florida, Legoland. Brilliant move corperate.
Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.
-John Wayne
And you consider losing TRU a loss?I look at it as great news for a new better business to come along to take their place.
However, It will be bad for those that are employed once again.So much for job creation. Whenever a company mentions the word "consolidate" look out.
Enjoy what you like, and let others enjoy what they like. (C) Azrak 2009
Too much space. Need more toys!
Check out the ever growing Mego like sized vehicles data base.
Punkin's Chew Toy
TRU has a much better selection than Walmart or Target, plus its not WalMart.
Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.
-John Wayne
I like Target or as I like to refer to it as "Tar-Jay".
Enjoy what you like, and let others enjoy what they like. (C) Azrak 2009
Too much space. Need more toys!
Check out the ever growing Mego like sized vehicles data base.
seeing TRUS go down in flames would bring a big smile to my face and tears of joy. I worked for that horrible company when I was younger.....I should've and anyone who makes a career there should have their heads examined. they don't give two hoots about their employees....
On one hand, I would hate to see Toys R Us close. We already lost Lionel Play World, Children's Palace, Circus World, Kay Bee and a few more that slip my mind. Toys R Us is the last of a near dead breed. Even though I don't buy much there, I still like to look around.
Now, on the other hand, their prices are high compared to Target and Walmart. I also had worked at TRU for a short while during holidays for extra money, and have to agree with Kingdom warrior here, they really don't give a hoot for their employees. I won't go into details but it is one of the worst places I ever worked at.
Agree,you know what it is people have nostalgia for that stupid Jeffrey and that blasted song and those kids singing it...and memories of going there as a kid.....but when you know the truth about them and how they treat their workers you wouldn't bat an eye to see them go.......Originally Posted by domino
I would only hope that those giant Toy stores disappear and Mom and Pop type toy stores pop up more.....but that's wishful dreaming in this horrible economy......
I loved both Lionel Playworld (still, IMHO, the best toy store there ever was) and Children's Palace. Both were miles ahead of Toys R Us....!
Oh then, what's this? Big flashy lighty thing, that's what brought me here! Big flashy lighty things have got me written all over them. Not actually. But give me time. And a crayon.
el Hombre de Acero
The Toys R Us in the Oakland/Emeryville border had switched to a Baby R Us...but it failed miserably...so it has been converted back to a regular Toy R Us...
el Hombre de Acero
A buddy of mine's son also worked for Toy R Us...and he also said it was really a bad and stressful working environment....that he rather work at McDonald's...lol.
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