As anticipated, Toys "R" Us ultimately filing for bankruptcy.
The Economist Article
Showing posts with label Toys R Us. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toys R Us. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Toys R Us: 21 New or Remodeled Stores
By the end of 2012, Toys R Us will have opened 8 new locations and remodeled 13 stores to the side-by-side Toys R Us/Babies R Us format as reported in Chain Store Age. These additions will bring the side-by-side total to 204 by the end of the year.
Chain Store Age Article
Chain Store Age Article
Monday, November 7, 2011
A Round of Applause for Toys R Us
Toys R Us has done what many thought impossible; turn the company around and return it to a successful viable retailer. Jerry Storch (CEO) and company did it in the face of a terrible economy and increasing pressures from Walmart, Target and Amazon.
The company is cutting costs, buying some of its competitors, and ramping up its online effort. The pricing is good at Toys R Us, but it doesn't always beat the competition. However, they do win when it comes to selection and providing exclusive toys. I don't care who you are or how old you are, going into Toys R Us is simply fun at any age. Try it...
The Seattle Times Article
The company is cutting costs, buying some of its competitors, and ramping up its online effort. The pricing is good at Toys R Us, but it doesn't always beat the competition. However, they do win when it comes to selection and providing exclusive toys. I don't care who you are or how old you are, going into Toys R Us is simply fun at any age. Try it...
The Seattle Times Article
Friday, October 28, 2011
October 2011 New Store Announcements
BJ’s
Wholesale Club – Burlington, NC
Books A Million
– Auburn, ME
Books A
Million – Bangor, ME
Books A
Million – Butler, PA
Books a
Million – Charleston, SC
Books A
Million – Monaca, PA
Books A
Million – Portland, ME
Books A
Million – Rapid City, SD
Books A
Million – Waterford, CT
Buy Buy
Baby, Dress Barn, Omega sports, TJ Maxx, Target – Morrisville, NC
Dick’s –
Heath, OH
Dick’s –
Lexington Park, MD
Dick’s –
Liberty, KS
Hobby Lobby
– Merced, CA
Hobby Lobby
– Modesto, CA
Hobby Lobby
– Northport, AL
Hobby Lobby
– Roseville, CA
HomeGoods –
Swampscott, MA, 25,000 SF
HomeGoods– Madison,
MS
Michael’s– Madison,
MS
Old Navy –
Louisville, KY
Petco – Madison,
MS
Petco –
Queensbury, NY, 18,300 SF
Petsmart –
Cerritos, CA
Publix –
Gardendale, AL
Rack Room
Shoes – Olive Branch, TN
Shoe
Carnival - Louisville, KY
TJ Maxx –
Gardendale, AL
TJ Maxx –
Somerset, KY
Toys R Us –
Honolulu, HI
Toys R
Us/Babies R Us – Cedar Hill, TX, 35,000 SF
Toys R
Us/Babies R Us – Huntsville, AL, 58,000 SF
Toys R
Us/Babies R Us – Southlake, TX, 35,000 SF
Tractor
Supply – Houlton, ME
Walmart –
Bayonne, NJ
Walmart –
Miami, FL, 160,000 SF
Walmart Express – Snow Hill, NC
Thursday, August 25, 2011
21 Stores for Toys R Us in 2011
Toys R Us is scheduled to open 21 new stores this year and remodel 23.
L.A. Times Article
Crainsnewyork.com reported that The Wayne, N.J.-based company will have 43 superstores nationwide by the end of 2011.
Crain's Article
L.A. Times Article
Crainsnewyork.com reported that The Wayne, N.J.-based company will have 43 superstores nationwide by the end of 2011.
Crain's Article
Sunday, August 21, 2011
New Stores During the Week of 8/15/11
Week of 8/15/11
The following is an unscientific list of new stores that I noticed while researching for the blog. Congrats Burlington Coat!
Babies R Us/Toys R Us – Indio, CA, Relocation (25 jobs)
Burlington Coat Factory – Columbus, GA, 70,000 SF
Burlington Coat Factory – Benton Township, MI, 60,000 SF
Burlington Coat Factory – Pearland, TX, 70,000 SF (80 jobs)
CW Price – 47 Stores Nationwide Opened 8/18
Michael’s Arts & Crafts – Glenway Crossing, OH
LA Fitness – Atlanta, GA (50 jobs)
LA Fitness – Mission Viejo, CA, 62,000 SF
Sam’s Club – Dallas, TX (W. Walmart, 300 jobs)
Tractor Supply – Las Cruces, NM
Walmart – Dallas, TX (W. Sam’s Club, 300 jobs)
Shop Kick Helping the Boxes
In the never ending fight to get customers in the store, retailers are using a relatively new iPhone and Android app called Shop Kick to generate customer trips. Shop Kick users get rewards when they walk into partner stores.
Check out this article and you may end up downloading the app. However, some may end up dismissing it outright. Before overlooking this article because you may not think it's important, keep in mind the vast majority of people under thirty are rarely, if ever, without their smart phones. Email is becoming 'old school' for them and texting, Tweeting, social media, and the like are their primary forms of communication.
Sports Authority tried it and they are going back for more. Toys R Us and Babies R Us are also getting on the wagon.
Please see the link below for the article and the full list of tenants using the app.
Clickz Article
Check out this article and you may end up downloading the app. However, some may end up dismissing it outright. Before overlooking this article because you may not think it's important, keep in mind the vast majority of people under thirty are rarely, if ever, without their smart phones. Email is becoming 'old school' for them and texting, Tweeting, social media, and the like are their primary forms of communication.
Sports Authority tried it and they are going back for more. Toys R Us and Babies R Us are also getting on the wagon.
Please see the link below for the article and the full list of tenants using the app.
Clickz Article
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