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1. www.kaybee.toys › historyHistory – Kay-Bee Toys

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   The company had 277 mall locations, 114 KB Toy Outlet stores, 40 KB Toy Works stores, and 30 KB Toys Holiday stores, for a total of 461. It was the largest mall-based toy retailer in the United States at the time, operating in 44 states, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KB_ToysKB Toys - Wikipedia

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   K·B Toys (also known as Kay Bee Toys) was an American chain of mall-based retail toy stores. The company was founded in 1922 as Kaufman Brothers, a wholesale candy store. The company opened a wholesale toy store in 1946, and ended its candy wholesales two years later to emphasize its toy products.

   • Founded: April 1, 1922; 101 years ago (as Kaufman Brothers candy wholesaler)
   • Headquarters: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.

   • Number of employees: 10,850 (2008)
   • Industry: Toy store

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   What happened to Kay-Bee Toy & Hobby Shops?

   • 1977: Its name changes to Kay-Bee Toy and Hobby Shops Inc. 1981: The company is purchased by Melville Corp. The company runs 210 locations. Its name changes to Kay-Bee Toy Stores. Company president Richard Kaufman retires. 1982: Kay-Bee acquires Toy World’s 52 stores; acquires Circus World’s 330 stores. 1991: Kay-Bee acquires K&K Toys’ 133 stores.

   Remember KB-Toys? Here is a look back at the successful toy retailer

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   When did Kay-Bee buy K&K Toys?

   • 1991: Kay-Bee acquires K&K Toys’ 133 stores. 1993-94: Kay-Bee closes about 250 underperforming stores in major restructuring. 1994: Kay-Bee expands its mall locations, starts free-standing Toy Works stores, and becomes a direct competitor with Toys ‘R’ Us.

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   When did Kay Bee Toy & Hobby start?

   • The company was founded in 1922 as Kaufman Brothers, a wholesale candy store. The company opened a wholesale toy store in 1946, and ended its candy wholesales two years later to emphasize its toy products. Retail sales began during the 1970s, using the name Kay-Bee Toy & Hobby.

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   When did Kay-Bee buy toy world?

   • The company was purchased in 1981 by Melville Corporation. As a subsidiary of Melville, Kay-Bee acquired Toy World, with 52 stores, in 1982; Circus World, with 330 stores, in 1990; and K & K Toys, with 133 stores, in 1991. These three acquisitions moved Kay-Bee into the upper echelon of U.S. toy retailers.

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4. 8bitpickle.com › toys › what-happened-to-kb-toysWhat Happened to KB Toys? (and Why Did They Close?)

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   In 1973, the Kaufman Brothers went from selling children’s toys wholesale to opening a storefront in a shopping mall. At the time it was known as Kay-Bee Toy & Hobby. It was changed in 1977 to Kay-Bee Toy and Hobby Shops Inc. From ’73-’79 they went from 26 to 170 chains.

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5. www.facebook.com › groups › rememberingkaybeetoysRemembering KAY-BEE TOYS / KB TOYS... - Facebook

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   Jun 10, 2016 · Our non-profit group was created to celebrate the memories of KAY-BEE TOYS / K B TOYS (1922-2009 & beyond). ""KAY-BEE TOYS: AMERICA'S TOY STORE"". Private. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Visible.

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   Dec 25, 2023 · 1982: Kay-Bee acquires Toy World’s 52 stores; acquires Circus World’s 330 stores. 1991: Kay-Bee acquires K&K Toys’ 133 stores. 1993-94: Kay-Bee closes about 250 underperforming stores in major restructuring. 1994: Kay-Bee expands its mall locations, starts free-standing Toy Works stores, and becomes a direct competitor with Toys ‘R’ Us.

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