In May of 2017, Toys ‘R’ Us announced a $100 million infusion to re-establish its e-commerce platform. But they acted too late, and only four months later, the company filed for bankruptcy. Like Borders, Kodak, Blockbuster and other well-run businesses with well-respected brands, Toys ‘R’ Us once dominated its market, before being disrupted by innovation. 

Failing to adapt to a changing world, dropped them out of prominence.

Barrington has held a great reputation for decades, but if we keep doing what we’ve always done and we keep being only what we’ve been, we will fall from prominence.

Businesses, whether new or old, need different support in today’s economy. Residents, young and old, face challenges now that did not exist for prior generations. Our leaders need more than common sense to create more than common outcomes. Fresh perspectives and innovation carry forward our success, and proactively achieve an even better Barrington.

Jacob Brier

Barrington

Mr. Brier is a Democrat running for Barrington Town Council.