Toys 'R' Us officially open in Macy's department stores across America

[SheltieLover]

https://www.krqe.com/news/national/toys-r-us-officially-open-in-macys-department-stores-across-america/amp/

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you’ve been missing Toys “R” Us, you’re in luck. The iconic toy stores have officially opened inside select Macy’s department stores across America.

Macy’s had previously announced a partnership with WHP Global, the owner of the Toys “R” Us brand, to bring in-store Toys “R” Us shops to its U.S. Macy’s locations ahead of the holiday season.

“We hope Toys “R” Us kids of all ages discover the joy of exploration and play within our shops and families create special memories together,” said Nata Dvir, the chief merchandising officer of Macy’s, in a press release issued this summer. “The customer response to our partnership with Toys “R” Us has been incredible and our toy business has seen tremendous growth.”

Some of the in-store Toys “R” Us locations were scheduled to open as early as July 2022, with planned locations to open by Oct. 15 in select stores. The biggest of the in-store toy shops, which take up as much as 10,000 square feet of space, were planned for locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco, according to Macy’s

More at link, including a schedule of special events & giveaways.

[CanonRay]

1. My first job, 1967

$1.60 per hour!

[kimbutgar]

2. My first and only retail job first semester in college in 1974

Worked the Christmas season. After Christmas they offered me a permanent job but I passed on it.

Hated working retail. I feel sympathy for retail workers it is a thankless job.

[rubbersole]

3. Don't forget Toys r Us closed because Bain Capital raided their assets.

Mitt "man of the people" Romney behind 30,000 employees losing their jobs. Gotta grease the wheels of the car elevator somehow.

[SheltieLover]

4. Precisely why I am thrilled go see them make a comeback!

I detest Mr. 47%.

[Maeve]

5. We used to take the kids to Toys R Us for birthdays

They got to pick out their own presents (within limits)

[SheltieLover]

6. Me too!

And when they were really young, I'd do that for Christmas, too!

2 baskets. 1 with kid, 1 following to grab the items of intense interest.

They have a lot of in-store events scheduled!

I'm so glad Mr. 47% didn't ruin this institution permanently!