Part 1 of Essay
I. Charles Lazarus - Biographical Information Charles Lazarus, one of several children, was born on October 4, 1923. The Lazarus family lived in an apartment above their shop in Washington D.C. His father bought old, broken bicycles, repaired and painted them, and then sold them for a profit. Charles spent a great deal ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... decided to go into retailing. It was his father's example as well as his years spent in the bicycle shop that gave him much of his business training. II. The History of Toys "R" Us During the post war years of the late forties and early fifties, Charles Lazarus anticipated the baby boom because many soldiers were being discharged from the Army and were beginning to start families. In 1948, he borrowed $2,000 and started his first business, selling baby furniture. His first shop was 40 feet ....