S.W. Randall Toyes and Giftes facts for kids
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| Toy store | |
| Industry | Retail sales |
| Founded | March 1, 1970 in Squirrel Hill (Pittsburgh) |
| Founder | Jack Cohen |
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Number of locations
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3 |
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Area served
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Products | Toys, Hobbies |
| Owner | Jack Cohen |
S.W. Randall Toyes and Giftes is a special toy and gift shop. It opened in 1970 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This store is known for selling unique and classic toys. It also has modern toys.
S.W. Randall has been a local landmark for a long time. Many people in Pittsburgh see it as a tradition. It is Pittsburgh's biggest special toy store. It is also the oldest toy business still open in the city.
The Story of S.W. Randall
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Jack Cohen and his wife started the first store in 1970. Jack was 23 years old then. He used to drive an ice cream truck. They opened their first shop in the Squirrel Hill area.
The store's name comes from their children. Their names are Sherry, Stacey, Wendy, and James. Randall was James's middle name. The Cohen family still runs the business today.
S.W. Randall is known for its special products. They sell toys that are hard to find anywhere else. Because of this, Jack Cohen is sometimes called "The Toy Keeper."
Store Locations and Fun Facts
The stores have been a popular spot in Pittsburgh since 1970. They are a fun place for tourists to visit. As of 2019, there are three S.W. Randall stores. You can find them in Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and Downtown Pittsburgh. The downtown store is the main one.
At one point, there were seven S.W. Randall stores. The company is a member of a group called the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association. This group helps toy stores that sell unique items.
In 2011, a movie called The Dark Knight Rises was filmed in Pittsburgh. The store saw a big increase in sales of old Batman toys. Even Christopher Nolan, the movie's director, visited the store. He said he really liked it.
The downtown store is also part of "Haunted Pittsburgh" tours. Some people say that the third floor has ghosts!
