Reposted from deathwatch .

CBS Chicago, reported June 29, 2018: Toys R’ Us Bids America A Sad Farewell.

Regardless of age, hearing “Toys R’ Us” brings joyful thoughts for most Americans accustomed to those catchy commercials with the giraffe and kids singing about not wanting to grow up, but staying a “Toys R’ Us” kid forever.

It was the iconic all-American toy store chain that carried troll dolls and Slip-N-Slides in the 90’s and video games and tech toys for kids as times progressed.

But after 70 years, the store rang its final purchase June 29 and closed the doors of all 800 stores for good.

I wrote about the bankruptcy and liquidation at my Blogger blog four times.

• Toys R Us closing down and Kmart may follow (Retroactively Part 1A of Toys R Us, a tale of the Retail Apocalypse)
• Part 1B of Toys R Us, a tale of the Retail Apocalypse — Bright Sun Films
• Part 2 of Toys R Us in the Retail Apocalypse — Company Man
• Part 3 of Toys R Us in the Retail Apocalypse — Retail Archeology