Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Last December, Toys ‘R’ Us opened its first U.S. This year, the retailer has its sights set abroad, with the debut of new ecommerce flagships for both Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us in the UK just weeks before the official kickoff of the holiday season. Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ relaunched the brand’s website in Australia in 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Responding to consumer concerns about the impact of inflation on their holiday budgets, Target is offering thousands of toys and games priced under $25 , with some items as low as $7.99. The Bullseye Top Toys list features 58 highly anticipated toys from brands including FAO Schwarz , Lego and Hot Wheels.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

WHP Global will roll out flagship-style Toys ‘R’ Us stores throughout the U.S. The Toys ‘R’ Us brand is growing fast and our expansion into air, land and sea is a testament to the brand’s strength,” said Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman and CEO of WHP Global in a statement. “The Toys ‘R’ Us marked its initial return to U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Cra-Z-Art has partnered with The Toy Foundation (TTF) to provide approximately $250,000 in goods to children and families who have been directly impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. Hopefully, our donation of toys and art supplies will help spread some happiness among these children who are in such a tragic situation.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2021

Remember Toys ‘R’ Us? A toy shop that gave the world Barbie, Mr. Potato Head and other wonderful creations. The toy seller, which at its peak had more than 1,500 stores around the world, was part of the fabric of American childhood for more than half a century. The Toy Store of the Future. and abroad.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2024

WHP Global has licensed Toys ‘R’ Us shops for two Navy Exchange Service Command ( NEXCOM ) stores, with plans for additional locations in 2025. For our military families, we hope this Toys ‘R’ Us expansion evokes a deep sense of nostalgia, while also providing an even greater selection and a more engaging experience.”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Toys “R” Us will open its second mall-based flagship store on Nov. Globally, Toys “R” Us operates 1,400 stores and ecommerce businesses in 31 countries. Beginning in 2024, the new store will introduce elements like Geoffrey’s Café and ice cream parlor along with interactive experiences and product demos from popular toy brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The news of the Target-Disney expansion comes on the heels of Macy’s announcement that it will be bringing famed toy destination Toys ‘R Us back to life, in the form of shop-in-shops at 400 locations and online beginning in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Postal Service is bringing in Geoffrey the Giraffe and the Toys ‘R’ Us team to bolster its annual Operation Santa program. Operation Santa is already accepting letters for this holiday season, and having Toys ‘R’ Us as a partner will make it easier for consumers to purchase gifts via a specially curated ecommerce site. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2022

Macy’s is expanding its partnership with WHP Global to bring Toys ‘R’ Us store-in-store locations in every U.S. Each Toys ‘R’ Us location will feature colorful fixtures and hands-on demonstration tables with various toy assortments. Toys ‘R’ Us parent company Tru Kids was acquired by WHP Global in March 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

billion in global retail sales across three verticals: Fashion, anchored by the Express , Anne Klein and Joseph Abboud brands; Hard goods, anchored by the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands; and Athleticwear, anchored by Lotto. this summer. The tour also will feature a number of integrated co-marketing partnerships with brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Toys ‘R’ Us will make its latest attempted return to brick-and-mortar with 400 store-in-store shops at Macy’s locations and online at macys.com/toysrus, slated to roll out in 2022. Toys ‘R’ Us previously staged a comeback during the 2019 holiday season with two new standalone locations, but its revival was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Shoppers in 18 states can now use these benefits to buy almost anything on Amazon.com across categories including electronics, toys, beauty and personal care, home and kitchen. Amazon Access has added a new Cash EBT payment option for customers receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Target has entered an exclusive multiyear agreement with FAO Schwarz to begin offering the iconic brand’s toys at Target stores and on target.com starting in October 2022. The curated assortment of toys will feature items at prices ranging from $9.99 to $149.99 as well as product drops all season long.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada is in the process of opening 10 new locations across the country in time for the 2023 holiday season, including two standalone Babies ‘R’ Us stores in Edmonton, Alberta. Toys ‘R’ Us Canada is a subsidiary of Putman Investments. “Our Both brands will be hosting opening celebrations Oct.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Toys ‘R’ Us will open the doors of a new two-level , 20,000-square-foot flagship store at American Dream , just in time for the last few weeks of holiday shopping, and Geoffrey the Giraffe will be in residence. flagship follows on a previous announcement that Toys ‘R’ Us shop-in-shops will open in 400 Macy’s locations in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Five Below, a value-priced brand for younger consumers, offers candy, toys, games, beauty, style and décor items in its more than 1,750 stores. “We’re thrilled to help these new partners meet their customers’ expectations of convenience, selection and speed,” said Fuad Hannon, VP of New Verticals at DoorDash in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

How do they make sure both populations can buy those hot holiday toys or electronics? For example, Target has already cut prices on 2,000 items, including Bluey and LEGO toys , offering shoppers a cheaper way to tap into an ongoing trend and a perennial gifting favorite. Both real-time and predictive analytics can help here.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global , owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us , Babies ‘R’ US and Anne Klein brands, among others. The deal includes plans to acquire “multiple” fashion brands as well as the expanded monetization of the Express brand through global licensing partnerships.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us parent company WHP Global began working to bring its stores to Mexico in April 2023 , followed by plans to bring Babies ‘R’ Us to the country in January 2024. In the future, the brand plans to expand its assortment to include more specialized collections and collaborations, such as its ongoing partnership with Khloé Kardashian.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Current subscribers of BarkBox and Super Chewer , a monthly subscription of tough toys, can add Pet Crocs to their next box, while new subscribers can receive them as a welcome gift when they sign up. Bark , the omnichannel dog brand and creator of BarkBox , is partnering with Crocs on a new foot, er, paw-wear collection for furry friends.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Berry will be available for sale as a Gigglescape plush toy and featured on Wondershop pajamas, and a nine -foot-tall plush Berry will appear in select stores throughout the holiday season for photos and hugs. Mini versions of Berry the Bear also will be given away to Target Circle members at select stores in November and December.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The capability is currently available in the Google App for Android and iOS for beauty products, toys and electronics at retailers of all sizes that share their local inventory with Google. Users must also have opted in to share their precise location with Google when using the app.

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APRIL 21, 2025

We are now able to provide our pet customers with seamless, trusted access to the best value in medications and the expert guidance needed to help their pets and animals thrive along with their favorite food, treats, toys and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Target Gift Finder Focuses First on Kids Toys The new gen AI-powered Bullseye Gift Finder offers personalized product recommendations to help shoppers quickly zero in on gifts for the kids on their list based on age, hobbies, favorite brands and more. The tool will search Targets toy assortment and recommend a lineup of ideas.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Shot inside Macy’s iconic 34 th Street flagship location, Martin will guide viewers through Macy’s gifts for everyone across beauty, fashion, home and toys, as well as special holiday deals, including gifts with purchase.

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APRIL 26, 2024

A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global has announced plans to expand the partnership and add 30 new locations by this summer. ” The rollout of Toys ‘R’ Us in the U.S. in a partnership with Go!

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Groove

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

And RSA with a full conference pass is the security and risk version of the Toys “R” Us Big Toy Book but better– my only limits are good time management, a realistic assessment of logistics, and a pair of comfortable […]. Waiting for the RSA Conference is a bit like counting down the days until Christmas.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 28, 2020

This included concerns about apps and internet-connected toys to technologies used the in classroom. […]. Over the holidays and through the new year, I had the topic of children’s data privacy and device use come up multiple times.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

WHP Global , parent company of Babies ‘R’ Us and Toys ‘R’ Us , has expanded its partnership with omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to bring Babies ‘R’ Us to Mexico. WHP and Liverpool first teamed up last year to bring Toys ‘R’ Us to Mexico , with the first Toys ‘R’ Us store opening in country in October 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Throughout my 28 -year career there, I was steadfast in my dedication to advancing representation within the toy aisle, ensuring every young child had the chance to see themselves in Barbie. My tenure at Mattel has been the reward of a lifetime, said Kitty Black Perkins, former Chief Designer of Fashion Dolls at Mattel in a statement.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The store will be located at the American Dream mall in New Jersey, alongside the flagship of sister brand Toys ‘R’ Us , which opened there in December 2021. stores, the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands passed through a number of hands before being acquired by current owner, brand management firm WHP Global , in March 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Walmart is also investing in providing value to the price-sensitive consumer through applying its Rollback pricing to thousands of additional products during the holiday season in categories including toys, home, electronics and beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Orlando locals and visitors can now browse an extensive assortment of Disney and Marvel licensed apparel and plush toy collections featuring beloved characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, Stitch, Dumbo and more. The Orlando store uses early and exclusive access to collections to draw customers in.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Some of the biggest holiday gifting categories saw huge online sales growth this weekend, according to Adobe, including toys (online sales up 622% from the October 2024 average), jewelry (online sales up 561% ), appliances (up 476% ), personal care (up 440% ), apparel (up 374% ) and electronics (up 334% ).

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

Macy’s recently shared plans for a Toys ‘R’ Us holiday 2022 partnership that will build the toy seller’s presence within the department store via a store-in-store experience.

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