You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children’s toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country.
Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including several in the Philadelphia area, according to a Patch Across Pennsylvania report.
Those storefront locations include the following:
- Center City Philadelphia
- Exton Square
- Montgomery Mall
- Oxford Valley
- King of Prussia Mall
- Plaza at King of Prussia (a temporary “holiday shop” separate from the Macy’s location)
- Springfield
- Willow Grove
The revival of Toys“R”Us can be linked to WHP Global and Go! Retail Group is reviving the brand through smaller-format locations. According to the Patch, these newly revived Toys “R” Us stores emphasize the in-person shopping experience with “rarer collectibles, specific fandoms, hotly anticipated product launches, and other unique in-person events.”…