Company: Toys “R” Us
Industry: Retail
Description: Toys “R” Us is a specialty retailer of toys, baby products, and pop-culture merchandise, headquartered in Concord, Ontario. Founded in 1984, it now operates around 80-81 stores across Canada under the Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us brands. The company is independently Canadian-owned since 2018 and incorporates new retail strategies such as store-within-a-store concepts (e.g. the revival of the HMV brand) and indoor play spaces.
With an employee base estimated between 1,000-5,000 people, the company offers a wide range of roles: store operations, merchandising, inventory management, customer service, e-commerce, logistics, marketing, and leadership positions. It supports development with a “promote from within” culture, especially for those interested in retail management and specialty product domains.
Toys “R” Us Canada also emphasizes community engagement and family focus, making it attractive for candidates who value working in customer-centric environments with room for growth in retail, supply-chain, and digital/online functions (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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