Thomas Vellios

Zany Brainy, Inc. is a specialty retailer of toys, games, books and multimedia products for kids. It sells products that entertain, educate and spark the imaginations of children up to 12 years of age. The company operated 188 stores in 34 states. The company was founded on August 19, 1991.

Caldor Corp. operates a leading upscale discount retail chain offering a diverse line of branded and private-label merchandise, including hardline products such as housewares, electronics, furniture and toys and softline products, apparel, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and domestics. The company operated 145 stores in nine East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states, including the key markets of Connecticut, New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson River Valley of New York State, northern New Jersey and the greater Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Its stores are located primarily in urban and suburban areas with high population densities.

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.