when did kb toys go out of business
KB Toys K·B Toys (also known as Kay Bee Toys)[2] was a chain of mall-based retail toy stores in the United States. Founded in 1922, it operated, at its height, 1,300 stores across all 50 states, and went out of business in 2009. International retailer Toys "R" Us acquired the remains of K·B Toys, consisting mainly of its website, trademarks, and intellectual property rights.[3]
Krispy Kreme UK In October 2003, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened their first store location in the United Kingdom. The store situated in the world-famous Harrods department store in London became one of 35 stores in the UK, but it closed in June 2011. A Leeds store opened on 5 July 2010 and was the furthest away from the Greater London area until September 2012, which saw the opening of the Gateshead store situated in the MetroCentre. 3 Stores have been opened in Manchester and were the furthest away from the Greater London area until the Leeds and Gateshead locations opened. (Krispy Kreme no longer has franchise opportunities or development rights available in the United Kingdom, according to its website). Other stores outside Greater London include Birmingham (inside Selfridges), Oxford, Portsmouth (2 locations), Southampton, Milton Keynes, Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Hull in St Stephen's Shopping Centre, Telford, Stansted Airport, Preston, Lancashire and Luton Airport.