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) |
| Founders | Linda & 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 | Linda & Jack Cohen |
S.W. Randall Toyes and Giftes is a special toy store that opened in 1970. It's located in downtown Pittsburgh and sells all kinds of toys. You can find old-fashioned toys that bring back memories, plus lots of new and exciting ones. This store has been a famous spot in Pittsburgh for over 50 years. It's known as Pittsburgh's biggest and oldest toy store still open today!
The Story of S.W. Randall
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The first S.W. Randall store was started by Linda Cohen in 1970. It opened in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Linda named the store using the first letters of her children's names: Sherry, Stacey, Wendy, and James (whose middle name was Randall).
A Family Business
Linda and her husband, Jack Cohen, still work at the company today. It has always been a family-run business. Jack Cohen is sometimes called "The Toy Keeper." This is because the store is known for selling unique toys that are hard to find anywhere else.
A Pittsburgh Landmark
Since 1970, the S.W. Randall stores have been a popular place for both locals and tourists. They are famous for selling classic toys that many people love.
In 2019, there were three S.W. Randall stores open. These were in Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and Downtown Pittsburgh. The downtown store is the main location. At one point, the company had as many as seven stores!
A Movie Connection
In 2011, a movie called The Dark Knight Rises was filmed in Pittsburgh. During this time, the S.W. Randall store saw a big increase in sales of old Batman toys. Even Christopher Nolan, the movie's director, visited the store. He said he "loved the store."
