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We can’t help but weep after learning that Toys “R” Us is expecting to close approximately 180 locations nationwide beginning this February.
The go-to kids’ store is making this move with the hopes of resurfacing after bankruptcy, CNBC reports. Actions will begin next month and continue through mid-April. Although there is a goal in mind, we can’t help but feel nostalgic for strolls down the Barbie aisle and fond times spent browsing the stuff animal inventory.
"The reinvention of our brands requires that we make tough decisions about our priorities and focus," Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Brandon wrote in a statement. "We also intend to convert a number of locations into co-branded Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores. The actions we are taking are necessary to give us the best chance to emerge from our bankruptcy proceedings as a more viable and competitive company."
This certainly isn’t the first time shoppers faced this news. Late last year, rumors swirled of roughly 100 locations closing, especially considering the way in which we purchase toys has changed this day and age.
If you’re in the area, here are the New York and New Jersey stores facing closures, according to CNBC.
New York
- 139-19 20th Ave., College Point NY
- 24-30 Union Square E, Union Square NY
- 5181 Sunrise Hwy., Sayville NY
- 5214 Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa NY
- 2335 Marketplace Drive, Henrietta NY
- 1569 Niagara Falls Blvd., Buffalo NY
- 401 Frank Sottile Boulevard, Kingston NY
- 708 Upper Glen St., Glens Falls NY
- 221 Wade Road Extension, Latham NY
- 2700 Central Park Ave., Yonkers NY
- 66 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village NY
- 1350 Corporate Drive, Westbury NY
- 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack NY
- 461 Lycoming Mall Cir, Williamsport NY
- 1530 Ridge Rd. West, Greece NY
New Jersey
- 1280 Rt. 22 & St. James Ave., Phillipsburg NJ
- 137 Route 35, Eatontown NJ
- 100 Promenade Blvd., Bridgewater NJ
- 2700 Route 22 East., Union NJ
- 909 US Hwy 1 South., North Brunswick NJ
- Rt. 541 & Cadillac Road, Burlington NJ
- 2135 Route 38, Cherry Hill NJ
- 7 Wayne Hills Mall, Wayne NJ
- 545 Route 17 South, Paramus NJ
- 98 Route 10 West., East Hanover NJ
- Kids World 900 Center Drive, Elizabeth NJ
- 50 International Drive South, Mt. Olive NJ
Click here to see what other stores across the country are closing its doors. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for kids and families that Toys “R” Us comes out strong after this hardship.
Don’t grab the tissues yet. You can take a break from toys by exploring the best winter activities for kids, visit a few of these kids’ attractions with the family or watch one of these kids’ movies with your crew.
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