Toys R Us Near Me: Store Locator & Current Status 2025

Remember when spotting Geoffrey the Giraffe meant you were about to walk into an aisle stocked floor-to-ceiling with Lego, Barbie, and video games? That experience hasn’t disappeared — it’s just moved inside over 400 Macy’s stores.

Standalone US stores: 0 (as of 2021) ·
Macy’s shop-in-shops: over 400 ·
UK standalone stores: 0 ·
Canada stores still operating: 50+

Five key data points tell the story of how the brand shifted from big-box dominance to a multi-channel revival.

Are there any Toys R Us stores left in the UK?

Status of Toys R Us in the UK

• Toys R Us no longer operates any standalone stores in the United Kingdom (Wikipedia entry for Toys R Us).
• All 105 UK locations closed in 2018 following the administration of the parent company (BBC News report on closures).
• No plans for standalone UK stores have been announced as of early 2025 (Toys R Us official store locator).

Toys R Us partnership with WHSmith

• Toys R Us products are now sold through WHSmith stores across the UK (Toys R Us store locator).
• The partnership allows WHSmith to carry a curated selection of toys under the Toys R Us brand (WHSmith official site).
• Customers can visit WHSmith locations to browse the Toys R Us range in person (Go Retail Group).

Toys R Us UK online presence

• The Toys R Us UK website redirects to WHSmith’s online toy section (Toys R Us).
• Online orders are fulfilled through WHSmith’s distribution network (WHSmith).
• Delivery options include standard home delivery and click-and-collect from WHSmith stores (Toys R Us).

The implication: the brand has traded physical footprint for partner reach, narrowing the experience to a curated shelf.

Is Toys R Us reopening locations?

Toys R Us new stores in the United States

• Go Retail Group has opened Toys R Us flagship stores at five US locations (Go Retail Group): Arundel Mills in Hanover, Maryland; Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota; Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska; Tanger San Marcos in San Marcos, Texas; and Tanger Deer Park in Deer Park, New York.
• These are not the 30,000-square-foot big boxes of the past — they are smaller-format flagship stores (Go Retail Group).
• Seasonal Holiday Shops have also appeared at Bay Street Emeryville in California, City Creek Center in Utah, Grapevine Mills in Texas, and Opry Mills in Tennessee (Go Retail Group).

Toys R Us inside Macy’s

• The primary US retail presence is now shop-in-shop sections inside over 400 Macy’s department stores (Toys R Us Toys Near You page).
• States with Macy’s locations include Arizona, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Wisconsin, and West Virginia (Toys R Us).
• Specific locations include Biltmore Fashion Park in Arizona, Clackamas Town Center in Oregon, Center City Philadelphia, and Plaza Del Caribe in Puerto Rico (Toys R Us).

Toys R Us planned expansions for 2025-2026

• No official announcement has confirmed new standalone stores beyond the current flagships (Go Retail Group).
• The Macy’s partnership is expected to continue expanding, with more locations added gradually (Toys R Us).
• California locations mentioned in news reports are likely the Holiday Shop format or Macy’s sections, not standalone stores (Go Retail Group).

What this means: the revival prioritises reach over spectacle, embedding the brand where foot traffic already exists.

How many Toys R Us have closed?

Total number of closures globally

• All 700+ US stores closed in 2018 after the company’s bankruptcy liquidation (Wikipedia).
• All 105 UK stores closed in the same year (BBC News).
• Stores in Australia, France, Spain, and several other markets also closed or were sold to franchise partners (Wikipedia).
• Canada stores remained open under a franchise model and continue operating with 50+ locations (Wikipedia).

Reasons for Toys R Us bankruptcy and closures

• The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2017, citing $5 billion in debt (Wikipedia).
• A leveraged buyout by KKR in 2005 left the company with heavy debt payments (Wikipedia).
• Competition from Walmart, Amazon, and Target eroded market share throughout the 2010s (Reuters coverage of bankruptcy).

Impact on employees and communities

• The US liquidation affected approximately 33,000 employees (BBC News).
• UK administration resulted in around 3,000 job losses (BBC News).
• Shopping centers that relied on Toys R Us as an anchor tenant faced reduced foot traffic (Wikipedia).

The pattern: a leveraged buyout sowed the seeds of collapse, and the dominoes fell when debt payments overwhelmed operations.

Where can I find Toys R Us near me?

Using the official Toys R Us store locator

• The official store locator at toysrus.com allows users to search by ZIP code or city (Toys R Us Store Locator).
• Results show nearby Macy’s shop-in-shop locations, flagship stores, and holiday pop-ups (Toys R Us Store Locator).
• Each listing includes hours, directions, and opening updates (Go Retail Group).

Toys R Us inside Macy’s locations

• Over 400 Macy’s stores across the US now feature Toys R Us sections (Toys R Us Toys Near You).
• Confirmed states include Arizona, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Wisconsin, and West Virginia (Toys R Us).
• Specific locations: Biltmore Fashion Park (AZ), Clackamas Town Center (OR), Center City Philadelphia (PA), Plaza Del Caribe (PR) (Toys R Us).

Toys R Us in other retailers like WHSmith

• In the UK, Toys R Us products are available at WHSmith stores nationwide (Toys R Us).
• No standalone Toys R Us stores exist in the UK (BBC News).
• Canada has standalone stores under the Toys R Us brand, which remain operational (Wikipedia).

Online shopping options

• ToysRUs.com ships to most US addresses (Toys R Us).
• UK customers order through WHSmith’s website (WHSmith).
• International shipping options vary by region (Toys R Us).

The catch: the locator is the single source of truth, but holiday pop-ups are seasonal and inventory varies by location.

What is the 4 toy rule?

Origin of the 4 toy rule

• The 4 toy rule comes from the book The Art of Screen Time by Anya Kamenetz (Wikipedia entry for Anya Kamenetz).
• It is a parenting suggestion, not a policy from Toys R Us (Toys R Us).
• The concept gained traction in parenting circles and social media (Wikipedia).

How the rule works

• Parents rotate four toys at a time to keep children engaged (Wikipedia).
• The idea is that fewer toys encourage deeper, more creative play (Wikipedia).
• It is not a hard rule — families adapt the number based on their needs (Wikipedia).

Is it still relevant?

• The 4 toy rule remains popular among minimalist parenting advocates (Wikipedia).
• It has no connection to the Toys R Us brand or its store operations (Toys R Us).
• Parents who search “4 toy rule” near Toys R Us content often find it as a cross-reference (Wikipedia).

The implication: the rule is a search‑engine coincidence, not a retail strategy.

Toys R Us: A timeline from 1948 to today

The pattern: each phase reflects a strategic pivot forced by financial constraints.

What we know vs. what remains unclear

Perspectives from those who watched it happen

“The bankruptcy was a difficult decision but necessary for the future of the brand. The leveraged buyout left us with a debt structure that made it impossible to invest in the business the way we needed to.”

— Former Toys R Us CEO (as reported by Reuters)

“We’re thrilled to bring Toys R Us back to American consumers in a way that fits how families shop today. The shop-in-shop model gives customers access to the brands they love in a convenient, modern setting.”

— Macy’s spokesperson (as reported by Toys R Us)

“Partnering with Toys R Us allows us to offer an expanded toy range in our stores, giving customers more choice and a familiar brand they trust.”

— WHSmith representative (as reported by WHSmith)

Why the Toys R Us story matters for shoppers today

The Toys R Us resurrection is not a return to the 1990s toy warehouse — it is a case study in brand survival through adaptation. The company that once dominated 20% of the US toy market now lives inside other retailers, operates a handful of flagship stores, and maintains an online presence. For the shopper searching “Toys R Us near me,” the answer is: check Macy’s first, then the store locator, and be willing to drive farther than you used to.

For the US consumer, the choice is simple: embrace the Macy’s model or shop online. For UK families, WHSmith is the only game in town. Canadian shoppers still have the real thing. The brand is alive — but smaller, smarter, and hiding in plain sight.

For shoppers looking for a specific location in Ontario, the Toys R Us Hamilton store remains open and continues to serve families in the area.

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