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Toys R Us Opening 120 New U.S. Stores In Time For The Holiday Season

Toys R Us is launching a major retail comeback by opening 120 new standalone stores across the United States in time for the upcoming holiday season. The prominent toy brand is bringing its physical footprint back to various retail destinations, including a confirmed location at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl. This massive nationwide expansion marks a significant operational shift for the company following years of online-focused sales and limited brick-and-mortar partnerships. Shoppers can expect the new storefronts to open their doors ahead of the busy holiday shopping period.

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  • ✓ Toys R Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the United States for the holiday season.
  • ✓ New retail locations include a store opening at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl.
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Toys R Us formally announced plans to open 120 new standalone stores across the United States for the holiday season.

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  1. Toys R Us Announces 120 New U.S. Stores for Holidays

    Toys R Us is launching a major retail comeback by opening 120 new standalone stores across the United States in time for the upcoming holiday season. The prominent toy brand is bringing its physical footprint back to various retail destinations, including a confirmed location at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl. This massive nationwide expansion marks a significant operational shift for the company following years of online-focused sales and limited brick-and-mortar partnerships. Shoppers can expect the new storefronts to open their doors ahead of the busy holiday shopping period.

    Why it matters

    The brand previously liquidated its vast physical footprint following bankruptcy filings, leaving a massive void in the toy retail market. Reopening standalone stores represents an aggressive bid to recapture market share during the most lucrative period of the retail calendar. Regional shopping centers and outlet malls are utilizing these high-profile retail additions to drive foot traffic.

    What is confirmed

    • Toys R Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the United States for the holiday season.
    • New retail locations include a store opening at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl.

    What to watch next

    • Announcements detailing the specific cities and addresses for the remaining 120 new standalone stores.
    • Official opening dates for the individual retail locations.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Fox Business — Toys R Us makes major comeback with 120 new stores opening across US this holiday season
    2. WLBT — Three major retailers opening at Outlets of Mississippi
    3. PR Newswire — Toys"R"Us® Announces Major U.S. Expansion With 120 New Standalone Stores Opening This Holiday Season
    4. WAPT — Toys 'R' Us returns, joins new stores at Outlets in Pearl
    5. Forbes — Toys R Us Opening 120 New U.S. Stores In Time For The Holiday Season
    6. www.abccolumbia.com — Toys ‘R’ Us opening 120 new stores
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