Toys ‘R’ Us Is Closing Its Stores — But Who Will Take the Space?

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Description: The collapse of Toys “R” Us Inc. is yet another blow for landlords, who now will have gaping holes of suburban retail space up for grabs. And few tenants would want them.

Source: Fortune.com – video report

Date: Mar 16, 2018

Link: http://fortune.com/2018/03/16/toys-r-us-vacant-storefronts/

Questions for discussion:

Why did the company fail?

  • What could management have done to prevent failure, in your opinion?
  • Why is this situation a particular problem for landlords?
  • How will this failure impact the retail industry?

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