{
  "id": 8910443,
  "title": "Toys ‘R’ Us expands again with new store openings: List of standalone locations to grow in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/toys-r-us-expands-again-with-new-store-openings-list-of-standalone",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91609635/toy-r-us-coming-back-2026-list-new-store-locations-grows"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toys \"R\" Us is set to expand its retail footprint with 120 new standalone stores in the United States, according to a recent announcement. Partnering with Go! Retail Group, the toy retailer aims to open these stores just in time for the holiday season. The new locations will feature toys and collectibles from popular brands such as Lego, Hot Wheels, Barbie, and Pokémon. Some stores will include Creator Studios, dedicated spaces where toy brands, content creators, and influencers can host events and unveil new products. Certain locations will also house cafes and candy shops.\n\nAs of now, Toys \"R\" Us operates 40 standalone stores and shop-in-shops in Macy's stores across the nation. However, the company expects to increase its standalone store count to 160 by the holiday season through this expansion. Currently, there is no full list of the new store locations available, as the company has not published one. To find the nearest store, customers can utilize a store locator tool on the retailer's website.\n\nThe toy company has not been without challenges. In 2017, Toys \"R\" Us filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Despite this, the company has made significant strides in recent years. In 2018, it closed its remaining 700-plus stores and saw Tru Kids Brands buy the Toys \"R\" Us brand and intellectual property. The brand was then acquired by its current parent company, WHP Global, in March 2021. Toys \"R\" Us has continued to grow its presence in recent years through partnerships with Macy's and the introduction of shop-in-shops at Orlando International Airport.",
  "summary": "Toys “R” Us has announced plans to expand its retail footprint nationwide. In partnership with Go! Retail Group, the toy retailer has plans to open 120 standalone U.S. stores just in time for the holiday season. The new stores will feature toys and collectibles from popular brands like Lego, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Pokémon, and others. Where adults can be a kid Some of the new stores will feature…",
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}