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]
Build-A-Bear Workshop In 2006, the company acquired The Bear Factory from Hamleys and began operating in its flagship store in London.