TOYS 'R' US INC.
Based: Wayne, N.J.
CEO: Gerald Storch, formerly a longtime executive at Target Corp.
Owners: Bain Capital Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Vornado Realty Trust
Stores: 1,550 worldwide, including 848 Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us stores in the United States. Also owns FAO Schwarz and eToys.com.
Revenue (2008): $13.72 billion
Net income (2008): $218 million
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