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FAO Schwarz Inc.

is in the Retail Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

FAO Schwarz has enchanted generations of children and adults with its unparalleled selection of unique toys, unmatched customer service, and famous flagship store in Manhattan, which attracts more than three million visitors annually. One of the best-known brands in the United States, FAO Schwarz has evolved into a multi-channel retailer while still remaining true to the vision of founder Frederick August Otto Schwarz.

Number of Employees 400
Contact Information

875 Ave of the Americas 20th Fl

New York, New York 10001

www.fao.com

(212) 239-7363

NAICS Code Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores: 451120

Recent Events

  • Toys R Us adding FAO Schwarz boutiques to its stores

    11/07/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Toys 'R' Us to open FAO Schwarz boutiques

    10/29/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • TRU Reveals Its Plans for FAO Schwarz

    10/27/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Toys R Us, FAO Schwarz team up

    10/27/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Toys R Us will open 350 'Holiday Express' pop...

    9/15/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Sears to offer toys in 20 stores

    8/12/09 - Bankruptcy Filings - View Story

News & Analysis

fao schwarz inc. and toys r us inc. - All News and Analysis

  • Toy Parade.(Cover Story)

    - 2005-02-01

    The bolts are tightened, the paint is dry and the glue successfully adhered--hopefully. It's time for American International Toy Fair and that means manufacturers and retailers are doing their annual dance best titled "How much, how many and when?" This year's event...

    Tags: FAO Schwarz Inc., Toys R Us Inc.

  • Toy stores playing for keeps

    - 2004-01-07

    The holiday shopping season was no playtime for toy retailers. The competition was brutal. And beyond Bratz and Barbie as well as Care Bears and Beyblades, no real must-have items emerged -- those that spark early spending by shoppers afraid they'll miss out. Most stores will report December...

    Tags: FAO Schwarz Inc., KB Toys, NPD Group Inc., Toys R Us Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

  • Oh baby!(Gifted Ideas)

    - 2003-11-01

    buy it! 1. Waggles the Dog plush toy, $10, by LIZZYBEE TOYS, at Duck Duck Goose (Greenville, SC). Children's General Store (New York, NY), Isis (Brookline, MA), Toys That Teach (Richmond, VA), Connecticut Children's Medical Center (Hartford, CT); 2. Sing & Spin...

    Tags: FAO Schwarz Inc., Toys R Us Inc.

  • Chicago. (What's Selling).

    - 2002-11-01

    Chicago, Ill Kazuki Takahashi, one of Japan's foremost comic artists, gave life to a comic character named Yu-Gi-Oh in 1996. The animated version spawned a mania in Japan in 2000 boosting record sales. 4Kids Entertainment brought the popular property to the United...

    Tags: FAO Schwarz Inc., KB Toys, Toys R Us Inc.

  • Toys to the rescue.

    - 2001-10-01

    Retailers pitch in following tragedy Firefighters, police officers, doctors and medics weren't the only ones taking part in the relief efforts last month following the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington D.C. As PLAYTHINGS went to press, children's toy retailers...

    Tags: FAO Schwarz Inc., Toys R Us Inc.

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Edward M. Schmults CEO
David Niggli President, Chief Merchandising Officer
Jay Nguyen Chief Information Officer
Kim Richmond Fao Schwarz Executive Vice President, Marketing
Dino Martin Senior Vice President Operations
Lee Bissonnette Senior Vice President, Ecommerce & Catalog
Erin Carachilo Vice President Finance and Controller
Fred Yeries Vice President Business Development
Nanette Difalco Vice President Public Relations and Special Events
Tom Wheeland Vice President of Human Resources
Daniel Posner Managing Director of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., and Director
Bob Fox Director, Marketing
Max Phillips Creative Director
Steve Traut Director of the Fao Schwarz Website

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
John H Eyler Chairman
Barbara A Piette Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. CEO Current
RedEnvelope, Inc. Former
Patagonia Former
Yale University BA In Economics and Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. President, Chief Merchandising Officer Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Buyer Current
Rochester Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science Degree Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Chief Information Officer Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Director of Application Development Current
Sony Music Entertainment Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Fao Schwarz Executive Vice President, Marketing Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Sales Executive Current

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Senior Vice President Operations Current
Zany Brainy Former
Baruch College Bba Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Senior Vice President, Ecommerce & Catalog Current
Bloomingdale's Operating Vice President, Ecommerce and Internet Strategies Former
Macy's, Inc. Director of Operations Former
dELiAs Corp. Head of Ecommerce Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Vice President Finance and Controller Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Finance Executive Current
Financial Reporting, Inc Manager Former
Widener University BS In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Vice President Business Development Current
RedEnvelope, Inc. Director of Business Services Former
Golden Gate University Masters of Business Administration Former
Duquesne University Bachelor of Arts Degree In Broadcast Journalism Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Vice President Public Relations and Special Events Current

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Vice President of Human Resources Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Human Resources Executive Current
Human Resources Incorporated Regional Manager Former

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Managing Director of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., and Director Current

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Director, Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Creative Director Current

Organization Position Status
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Director of the Fao Schwarz Website Current
Touche Ross & Co. Former
Stanford University BA Degree In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Chairman Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Hartmarx Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
May Department Stores Co. Former
May Department Stores Former
Harvard University M.B.A. Former

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Blackwood Capital, Inc President Current
Knightsbridge Advisers, Inc. Managing Principal Current
Knightsbridge Current
Community Health Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Bodymedia, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Blackwood Capital, Inc Director Current
FAO Schwarz, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Allos Therapeutics, Inc. CEO Former
Heritage Health Systems, Inc. CEO Former
GelTex Pharmaceuticals CEO Former
Charles River Ventures, Inc. Partner Former
Blackwood Capital, Inc Venture Capitalist and Company Builder Former
Schroder & Co. Former
Boston College BS Former
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