Tag: Toys ‘R’ Us
Toys R Us Signs Exclusive UK Sub-licence Agreement with WHSmith
Toys R Us ANZ Limited has announced that it has signed an exclusive sub-licence agreement with WHSmith High Street Limited to trial nine Toys R Us store-in-store concessions in the UK.
Toys R Us Confirms Official UK Comeback Following Website Soft-Launch
Following a soft-launch of the ToysRUs.co.uk and Babies.co.uk websites earlier this month, Toys R Us and Babies R Us have confirmed their return to the UK marketplace in time for Christmas.
Sign Up to Become a Toys ‘R’ Us UK VIP Subscriber
In October we learnt that Toys 'R' Us was making a return to the UK in 2022 following a successful relaunch in Australia, and you can sign up to become a VIP Subscriber on their UK homepage with further updates promised on January 5th.
Toys ‘R’ Us Opening US Flagship Store with Two-Storey Slide and Ice-Cream Parlour
WHP Global, the parent company of Toys 'R Us, is set to open a new two-storey flagship store inside New Jersey retail centre American Dream in mid December, featuring a modern two-level retail concept that spans 20,000 square feet.
Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us Returning to the UK in 2022
Toys 'R' Us today announced it has signed a long-term exclusive licence agreement for Toys 'R' US ANZ to run digital and physical retail commerce for Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us in the United Kingdom.
Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us Stores in Canada Sold to Private Investor
In further developments for the Toys 'R' Us brand name this week, HMV owner Doug Putman is buying Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us in Canada, which has 81 stores.
Toys ‘R’ Us to Open Shops Inside More Than 400 Macy’s Locations
Geoffrey the Giraffe strikes back in 2022, with more than 400 Toys 'R' Us shops opening up inside Macy's locations across the USA.
Toys ‘R’ Us Brand Has New Owner and Plans US Comeback
WHP announced Monday that it has acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys 'R' Us, Babies 'R' Us and Geoffrey the Giraffe brands with plans to open stores before the holiday season.
Star Wars Toys at Toys ‘R’ Us – May 21, 1980
A video from May 21st, 1980, has surfaced showcasing the various new products from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back available on the day the film debuted in cinemas. The video includes an interview with the store manager and customers.
Toys ‘R’ Us Comeback Plans Derailed, Shuts Its Two Shops
Toys 'R' Us plans for a US comeback have been derailed with the news that they are shutting the doors of their two retail outlets, blaming COVID-19 for the drop in footfall.
Toys ‘R’ Us Opens Revamped Store in New Jersey, More Stores Planned For 2020
Two new retail store locations are opening by the end of this year with more on the way in 2020.
Toys ‘R’ Us Launches New Website, Partners With Target
The retail toy giant has spun up a brand new website.
Toys ‘R’ Us – Reborn in the USA
After closing all their stores in the US (and UK) last year, the chain will be reborn in the USA with the opening of two new stores in time for the holiday season.
Toys ‘R’ Us to Reopen Some US Stores in 2019
Toys 'R' Us are set to open six stores in the USA before the end of 2019.
Toys ‘R’ Us Likens Itself to “a little start-up company”
Toys 'R' Us Likens Itself to “a little start-up company”.
Are Former Toys ‘R’ Us Execs Reviving The Bankrupt Retailer?
Will Tru Kids, armed with the ownership rights to the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us trademarks, bring the brand back?
Toys ‘R’ Us Asia Plans to Open 60 New Stores
Jo Hall, Toys 'R' Us Asia’s chief commercial officer for Greater China and Southeast Asia, said they have plans to open over 60 new stores this year.
Toys ‘R’ Us Returning Under New Brand Name Geoffrey’s Toy Box
The company will be re-launched under a new name.
Will the Toys ‘R’ Us Brand Be Revived?
Toy News are reporting that the revival of Toys 'R' Us as a brand is looking likely.
Walmart Wants To Replace Toys ‘R’ Us
Walmart is taking aggressive steps to fill the void left by Toys 'R' Us.
Black Series 6″ Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton) Available On Canada Toys ‘R’ Us Site
Is the price right for your budget?
Toys ‘R’ Us France Enters Receivership, Still Going Strong In Canada & Israel
The French subsidiary of the US toy retail giant Toys 'R' Us will be placed into receivership following the liquidation of its parent company.
Toy Association’s Fall Toy Preview ‘Game Changer’ As Retailers Surge To Fill TRU Void
October's Toy Association’s Fall Toy Preview, hosted in Texas, has seen a 23% surge in registered retailers compared to the same period last year, and 42% of those registered did not attend the 2017 event.
Are Plans For A Toys ‘R’ Us Revival In The Works?
Is the the depression only temporary?
New 6″ Black Series Captain Phasma Found At Toys ‘R’ Us Canada
New Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton) 6" Black Series figure found at Toys 'R' Us in Ontario, Canada.
Former Toys ‘R’ Us CEO Linked To Chain’s Revival In US
Apparently the former TRU CEO Jeremy Storch has been working with multiple investors on a plan to reboot the retailer in the US.
Could Toys ‘R’ Us Be Saved In France, Spain and Portugal?
Could Toys 'R' Us in France, Spain and Portugal still be saved?
Toys ‘R’ Us Australia To Close Down After Failure To Find Buyer
The Australian arm of the Toys 'R' Us has 44 stores across the country and employs around 700 people. All will be closed over the coming weeks.
Toys ‘R’ Us Goes Under Down Under
Toys 'R' Us operates 44 retail stores across Australia and employs about 700 permanent staff. No employee positions are affected by the voluntary administration
MGA’s Isaac Larian Gives Up Battle For Toys ‘R’ Us Rescue
MGA Entertainment CEO Isaac Larian has officially thrown in the towel in his mission to rescue Toys 'R' Us from liquidation in the US.
Toys ‘R’ Us Executives Clear Out “Unusually Early” In Retailer’s Wind-Down Process
Toys 'R' Us CEO David Brandon, as well as members of the company’s leadership team, will each be leaving their posts ahead of the completed wind down.
NPD Reports 13% Rise In US Toy Sales Despite Toys ‘R’ Us Liquidation
Despite concerns surrounding the demise of Toys 'R' Us, consumers have spent more money on buying toys during what has been described as ‘the most turbulent period in living memory in the toy business.’
Toys ‘R’ Us Gets Court Nod For Fairfax Sale In Canada
Toys 'R' Us in Canada has received US & Canadian court approval for its sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Mattel: Barbie & Hot Wheels Softens Toys ‘R’ Us Blow
Mattel's revenue dip beats analyst expectations as Barbie and Hot Wheels are just flying off the shelves.
Toys ‘R’ Us Sets Aside $156m Fund For Trade Claims & Vendors
$156m fund put aside by Toys 'R' Us fails to cover total trade claims, worth roughly $760 million, said lawyers representing trade vendors as a US Bankruptcy Court in Richmond.