the nation’s most iconic and beloved toy store, Toys ‘R Us, is officially bankrupt.

[Chris Ryser]

Something to think about .....................................

The nation’s most iconic and beloved toy store, Toys ‘R Us, is officially bankrupt.

The End of an Era? Once the nation’s most iconic and beloved toy store, Toys ‘R Us, is officially bankrupt. Its decline is just the latest in a growing trend of big box stores closing doors as eCommerce platforms gain traction and as consumer behavior shifts away from in-store visits.

Toys ‘R Us faced imminent deadlines to pay off hundreds of millions in debt, and with no way out was forced to file Chapter 11. For investors, this and other big box lessons underscore the importance of investing in companies that are pouring resources into adapting their business models with the times. Companies like Walmart and Target, even with their big box approach, have managed to grow over the last few years as other retailers like Toys ‘R Us and JC Penney have failed to evolve quickly enough.

[Lab Insight]

Something to think about .....................................

The nation’s most iconic and beloved toy store, Toys ‘R Us, is officially bankrupt.

The End of an Era? Once the nation’s most iconic and beloved toy store, Toys ‘R Us, is officially bankrupt. Its decline is just the latest in a growing trend of big box stores closing doors as eCommerce platforms gain traction and as consumer behavior shifts away from in-store visits.

Toys ‘R Us faced imminent deadlines to pay off hundreds of millions in debt, and with no way out was forced to file Chapter 11. For investors, this and other big box lessons underscore the importance of investing in companies that are pouring resources into adapting their business models with the times. Companies like Walmart and Target, even with their big box approach, have managed to grow over the last few years as other retailers like Toys ‘R Us and JC Penney have failed to evolve quickly enough.

Traditional toys have been replaced by electronic hand held devices, which in turn causes eye strain and ultra violet damage to their eyes.

But hey, our lens sales are on a rise because of it.

[Chris Ryser]

But hey, our lens sales are on a rise because of it.

............and the on-liners in our field are doing their utmost to bypass the conventional retailers.

Watch the traffic through the side, as well as the rear mirrors, specially after the mega merger, when they can increase the speed manifold.