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FAO Schwarz - Ownership and Business Overview

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FAO Schwarz Ownership

Who owns FAO Schwarz?

FAO Schwarz is owned by ThreeSixty Group. It was acquired on October 4, 2016.

FAO Schwarz Business Overview

Where is FAO Schwarz headquartered?

FAO Schwarz is headquartered in New York, New York.

What sector is FAO Schwarz in?

FAO Schwarz is a retail company.

When was FAO Schwarz founded?

FAO Schwarz was founded in 1862.

Retail M&A Summary in 2016

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FAO Schwarz, Inc.

767 5th Avenue 58th Street,
New York, New York 10153
United States,
(212) 644-9400
www.fao.com

FAO Schwarz is the oldest toy retailer in the United States. It offers distinctive quality merchandise, including a line of toys marketed under the FAO Schwarz brand name. The toy retailer is best known for its famous flagship store in Manhattan which attracts millions of visitors annually. A destination for unique hands-on family activities, the store has become a much-anticipated part of any visit to New York for generations of children and adults worldwide. FAO Schwarz, was established in 1862 and is headquartered in New York City.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Established

1862

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