Where is the toy story department store located?
Quick Answer
Toys "R" Us, the chain often associated with the Toy Story franchise, was founded in Washington, D.C. and operated stores across the United States and internationally before closing its U.S. locations in 2018.
Explanation
Toys "R" Us was established in April 1948 by Charles Lazarus in Washington, D.C., originally as Children’s Supermart. The retailer transformed into Toys "R" Us in June 1957 and grew to become a leading toy retailer in the United States by the 1970s and 1980s. During that period it opened numerous stores throughout the U.S., and later expanded into Canada and the United Kingdom. In September 2017 the company filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Canada, and by June 2018 it closed its remaining 200 U.S. stores, though some international divisions remained operational. The chain’s headquarters and original flagship store were located in Washington, D.C., serving as the corporate center for its nationwide network of toy retail locations.