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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.2B
- Private
- US
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KB Toys, Inc. is the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer, operating more than 600 stores in 44 states, the American Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the privately-held company has been delighting children and parents alike with the fun of toys for more than 80 years.
President & CEO
Greg StaleyNumber of Employees 15,000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores: 451120
Recent Events
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Toys R Us to open FAO Schwarz boutiques
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Glazer CEO of Mattress Giant
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Toys R Us was buyer of KB logo
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Sears to offer toys in 20 stores
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Retail Roundup: KB Toys Files For Bankruptcy, Toys 'R' Us Struggles, More
BNET
- 2008-12-12
KB Toys files for bankruptcy protection -- Although the holiday season is usually the busiest time of the year for toy stores, KB Toys Inc., one of the nation's largest toy retailers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Dec. 12. The chain, comprised of 460 locations, plans to close all...
KB Toys has asked a bankruptcy court to approve a compromise that would settle a dispute with the Walt Disney Co
- 2004-09-20
KB Toys has asked a bankruptcy court to approve a compromise that would settle a dispute with the Walt Disney Co. The proposed deal would require KB to pay Disney $365,000 and stop selling Disney-theme dolls in its stores. The dispute steins from a deal KB signed in 2003 to...
... KB toys files for bankruptcy.(Retail ...)
- 2004-03-01
Faced with mounting financial challenges brought on by competitor price wars, KB Toys, Inc. has joined FAO, Inc. as the second major toy retailer to file for bankruptcy in recent months. As part of its reorganization plan, the ... Faced with mounting financial challenges...
KB Toys Files for Bankruptcy, to Close 377 Stores Nationwide.
- 2004-01-30
By Caroline Brustad, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Caroline Brustad, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Pittsfield, Mass.-Based KB Toys Files for Bankruptcy Protection.
- 2004-01-15
By Chris Reidy, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Chris Reidy, The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
KB Toys Feels Pinch from Competition, Seeks Bankruptcy Protection.
- 2004-01-15
By Kevin Harlin, Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Kevin Harlin, Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Pueblo, Colo., Mall Hopes KB Toys Location Will Weather Firm's Bankruptcy.
- 2004-01-15
By Jeff Tucker, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Jeff Tucker, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Greg Staley | President & CEO |
| Ernest V. Speranza | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Joel Wiest | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Salvatore Vasta | Executive Vice President, Corp Buying |
| Bob Weinberg | Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Product Development |
| Deborah Terrell | Vice President, Merchandising |
| Frederick L. Hurley | Vice President |
| Gerald Tempton | Vice President |
| Gerry Murray | Vice President, HR |
| Keith Porter | Vice President, MIS |
| Kenneth A. Grady | General Counsel, Vice President & Secretary |
| Peter Lungo | Vice President, Sales |
| Steve Dodds | Vice President, Real Estate |
| Steve Forgette | Vice President, Loss Prevention |
| John P. Reilly | Director, Sales Promo & Public Relations |
| Jack S. Dromgold | General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Wholesale |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | President & CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Circuit City Stores, Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President & Controller | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Corp Buying | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Product Development | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President, Merchandising | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President, HR | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President, MIS | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | General Counsel, Vice President & Secretary | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President, Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President, Real Estate | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Vice President, Loss Prevention | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | Director, Sales Promo & Public Relations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KB Toys, Inc. | General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Wholesale | Current |
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