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KB Toys

is in the Retail Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.2B
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

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 Staley
Number of Employees 15,000
Contact Information

100 West Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201

www.kbtoys.com

(413) 496-3000

NAICS Code Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores: 451120

Recent Events

  • Toys R Us to open FAO Schwarz boutiques

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

  • Glazer CEO of Mattress Giant

    11/03/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Toys 'R' Us Buys KB Toys

    9/05/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Toys R Us was buyer of KB logo

    9/10/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Obituary: Saul Rubenstein, KB Toys executive

    8/24/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

  • Sears to offer toys in 20 stores

    8/12/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

News & Analysis

kb toys - All News and Analysis

  • KB Toys Selects Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance as Its Enterprise Data Warehouse Platform

    - 2007-01-22

    Netezza Performance Server[R] System Enables Business Users Across the Enterprise to Fully Leverage Data for Merchandising and Operational Decisions

    Tags: KB Toys, Netezza

  • Retailers try to keep shoppers calm

    - 2006-12-21

    NEW YORK -- 'Tis the season to be ... angry? The countdown to Christmas has dwindled to the single digits: As the mall crowds have worsened, so has the stress on shoppers faced with a creeping deadline to buy gifts -- and they're increasingly taking that stress out...

    Tags: Best Buy Co. Inc., KB Toys, Macy's Inc.

  • Tempton named KB Toys VP of stores

    - 2005-10-24

    PITTSFIELD, MASS. -- KB Toys has named Gerald Tempton as its new vp of stores, where his primary job will be to improve the shopping experience for KB's customers. Tempton has worked with a number of retail chains, including The Gap and Disney Stores, and most recently served as senior...

    Tags: KB Toys

  • KB Toys

    - 2005-06-27

    A federal bankruptcy court judge approved a July 11 auction of KB Toys stores and assets despite the objection of some landlords who were against the timing of the event. The auction will give 3arties a chance to outbid an offer made by Prentice Capital Management that will help the...

    Tags: KB Toys

  • KB Toys decision down to the wire

    - 2005-04-25

    PITTSFIELD, MASS. -- Troubled toy retailer KB Toys has until May 15 to come up with a plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a prospect some analysts say is bleak for the 75-year-old chain.

    Tags: KB Toys

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

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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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