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Toys“R”Us® offers exclusive access to the hottest Thanksgiving Weekend deals to its Rewards“R”Us members from Sunday, November 20

Company’s Loyalty Members to Receive Early Access to More than 100 Deals Beginning Sunday, November 20 Before Hundreds of Additional Discounts are Released Online at 9 pm EST on Wednesday, November 23 WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today (November 15, 2016) revealed that its most loyal customers – the 18-plus million Rewards“R”Us members…

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Toys“R”Us adds St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to its charitable causes in this season of giving

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday season is all about showing thanks and embracing the spirit of giving. And with that, Toys“R”Us® is joining St. Jude in its Thanks and Giving® campaign through a financial commitment from the Toys"R"Us Children's Fund, a public charity affiliated with the company, to St. Jude Children's Research…

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Toys“R”Us® announces 30 hours of continuous shopping from 5pm on Thursday, November 24 through 11pm on Friday, November 25

Toy Retailer Kicks Off November with a Series of Services as the Destination for Gift-Givers to Check Off Kids’ Holiday Wish Lists WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers should get their walking shoes ready. Right on the heels of the company’s Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome catalog, which offers hundreds of deals…

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Toys“R”Us® to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its stores nationwide this season

Stores Nationwide Kick Off November with The Great Big AWWWESOME Holiday Toy Fest, Professional Santa Photo Opportunity and More WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the calendar turns to November and customers ready for the inherent holiday shopping to come, Toys“R”Us® today (November 1, 2016) unveiled plans to bring “awesome” holiday moments to its…

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Toys“R”Us® announces election of ten-year-old Ariana Gentry from Swansea, IL as President of Play

Wayne, NJ, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — While Hillary and Donald’s colorful campaign battles will continue to unfold over the coming weeks, Toys“R”Us® is thrilled to announce the results of its first-ever President of Play national election. Ten-year-old Ariana Gentry from Swansea, IL will be sworn into office today (October 10, 2016), kicking off…

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Toys“R”Us® now accepting applications for part-time holiday jobs at stores and distribution centers nationwide

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — ’Tis the season to be hiring. While Saint Nick has his elves at the North Pole to help him prep for the big day, Toys“R”Us®, the world’s leading dedicated toy retailer, is seeking some helpers of its own to ensure every kid’s holiday list is fulfilled. Today (September…

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Toys“R”Us 2016 Holiday Hot Toy List

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® debuted today (September 8, 2016) its 2016 Holiday Hot Toy List, the company’s annual go-to holiday shopping resource for parents and gift-givers – straight from the toy experts. Comprised of 40 items categorized by age from Baby’s First Christmas to Big Kids, the Toys“R”Us team spent the…

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Toys“R”Us® to feature American Girl shop-in-shops in select stores and to carry American Girl’s Truly Me™ line of dolls

Middleton, WI, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — American Girl®, a premium brand for girls and subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), today (August 31, 2016) announced a multi-year partnership with the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. The collaboration will make Toys“R”Us® the first and only U.S.-based retailer to feature American Girl shop-in-shops…

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Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada

Melanie Teed-Murch named President, Toys“R”Us, Canada   WAYNE, NJ and CONCORD, Ontario, 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today (August 29, 2016) announced the appointment of Melanie Teed-Murch as President, Toys“R”Us, Canada, effective September 1. In addition to overseeing the operations and business activities for the company’s Toys“R”Us®…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc.: 76% of 2017 notes and 47% of 2018 notes validly tendered

The company also announces the extension of early tender date for the previously announced private exchange offers by TRU Taj LLC for outstanding 10.375% senior notes due 2017 and 7.375% senior notes due 2018. WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time,…

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Toys“R”Us® announced nationwide hunt to fill the the country’s newest and most awesome job yet – President of Play

Wayne, NJ, 2016-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® announced today a nationwide hunt to fill the company’s, and perhaps the country’s, newest and most awesome job yet – President of Play. One lucky kid in the U.S. will soon be selected to spend a year playing with the hottest new toys and games and…

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of Lance Wills as EVP, Global Chief Technology Officer effective June 13

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today announced that Lance Wills will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective June 13. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. As CTO, a newly created position within…

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Toys”R”Us launches web series that look at Save the Children’s early childhood development programs

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — To spotlight the impact that even 10 minutes of play per day can have on a child in need, as well as our recent #PlayWithPurpose fundraising and awareness campaign, we launched a web series that takes an intimate look at Save the Children’s early childhood development programs and…

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Details for upcoming Toys“R”Us fourth quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Apr-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Details for the previously announced Toys“R”Us, Inc. fourth quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call are provided below. On the call, the company’s leadership team will discuss the financial results of Toys“R”Us, Inc., Toys“R”Us – Delaware, Inc., and Toys“R”Us Property Company II, LLC at 3:00 p.m. ET…

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Toys“R”Us FY 2015: 25% improvement of the consolidated Adjusted EBITDA over the prior year

Consolidated same store sales grew by 2.3% for the quarter and 0.9% for the full year; Fiscal 2015 SG&A expense reduction of $322 million resulted in the lowest full year SG&A since 2006; Full year consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 of $800 million, a 25% improvement over the prior year; Consolidated Net Leverage2 for fiscal 2015 of…

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Toys“R”Us announces the appointment of Amy von Walter as EVP, Global Communications and Public Relations

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Mar-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, today announced that Amy von Walter will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations, effective March 14. She will report directly to Chairman and CEO Dave Brandon. Ms. von Walter comes to Toys“R”Us…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. announces the retirement of Monika Merz, president of Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, effective May 31, 2016

WAYNE, NJ and TOYKO, JAPAN, 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the retirement of Monika Merz, president of Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, effective May 31, 2016. Her successor will be named at a future date. As President, Toys“R”Us, Asia Pacific, Monika Merz oversees all operations and business activities for the company’s more than 300…

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Toys“R”Us® launches its brand-new ‘Play With Purpose’ fundraising and awareness campaign in partnership with Save the Children

15.5 Million U.S. Children Live in Poverty; Many Lack Playtime in Their Daily Lives; 10 Minutes of Play Improves Children’s Performance; Play Enhances the Progress of Early Development by 34% Wayne, NJ, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the launch of its brand-new ‘Play With Purpose’fundraising and awareness campaign in partnership with Save the…

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Toys“R”Us announces the promotion of Joe Venezia to EVP, Global Store Operations

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the promotion of Joe Venezia to Executive Vice President, Global Store Operations, effective February 22. In this newly elevated role, Mr. Venezia will continue to be responsible for delivering an exceptional shopping experience across the company’s more than 850 Toys“R”Us®and Babies“R”Us® stores nationwide, with…

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Toys“R”Us announces the return of its “Great Trade-In” event beginning February 1 through February 29

Toys“R”Us, Inc. Urges Consumers to Rid Their Homes of Recalled and Outdated Baby Products During Highly Anticipated Trade-In Event Starting February 1, with Early Access for Loyalty Members Beginning January 29 WAYNE, NJ, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced the return of its customer-favorite “Great Trade-In” event, providing consumers with its latest call…

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Toys“R”Us celebrates the opening of its 100th store in China

The World’s Leading Dedicated Toy and Baby Products Retailer Strengthens Its Brand Presence and Position in Growth Market; Company Celebrates Milestone Achievement with Grand Opening of New Store in Beijing, Featuring the Latest Technology, Interactive Displays and the Hottest Toys, Making Toys“R”Us THE Toy Destination in the Capital BEIJING, CHINA, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten…

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Toys“R”Us announces same store sales for the five-week and nine-week periods ended January 2, 2016

WAYNE, NJ, 2016-1-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. today reported its same store sales for the five-week and nine-week periods ended January 2, 2016.  The five-week period refers to November 29, 2015 to January 2, 2016, as compared to November 30, 2014 to January 3, 2015 in the prior year.  The nine-week period refers to November 1, 2015 to January 2, 2016,…

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Toys“R”Us, Inc. Q3 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call has been scheduled for 1:00 pm ET on Friday, December 18, 2015

WAYNE, NJ, 2015-12-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its third quarter 2015 Lenders and Note Investors Conference Call has been scheduled for 1:00 pm ET on Friday, December 18, 2015. On the call, the company’s leadership team will discuss the financial results of Toys“R”Us, Inc., Toys“R”Us – Delaware, Inc., and…

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Toys“R”Us® kicks off Cyber Week with eight days of incredible savings at Toysrus.com

With Thousands of Deals throughout the Week, a $19 Free Shipping Minimum and More, Gift-Givers Can Check Off Their Holiday Shopping Lists with Ease at Toysrus.com WAYNE, NJ, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced it will kick off Cyber Week with eight days of incredible savings at Toysrus.com, including weeklong offers and hot daily deals…

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Toys“R”Us® announced its Thanksgiving Weekend plans

Loyal Customers Given Exclusive Availability to Shop More Than 100 Black Friday Sales in Advance of the Holiday Shopping Crowds WAYNE, NJ, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced its Thanksgiving Weekend plans, revealing the season’s hottest doorbusters on this year’s most sought-after playthings, including more than 350 offers and $8,000 in savings. With Toys“R”Us stores nationwide…

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Thanksgiving Day: Toys“R”Us stores nationwide will open at 5pm on Thursday, November 26

Stores Nationwide Open at 5pm on Thursday, November 26, Offering Specialized Services, Including Easy Navigation and Digital Store Maps, Helping to Make Every Shopping Experience at Toys“R”Us an #AwesomeMoment WAYNE, NJ, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that its stores nationwide will open at 5pm on Thursday, November 26*, the same time as last year. Stores will remain…

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Toys“R”Us: The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome to arrive in homes this week featuring an all-new, special interactive edition

For the First Time Ever, Augmented Reality Brings the Year’s Hottest Toys to Life Within Kids’ Beloved Holiday Catalog WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome,the company’s annual resource for the year’s hottest toys, will begin arriving in homes this week featuring an all-new, special interactive edition.…

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Toys“R”Us® rolls out its 2015 holiday marketing campaign on TV, digital and print

Dual Approach Features Clever TV Spots That Capture What Really Goes on When the Toy Store is Closed, While Ads that Tug at the Heartstrings Showcase the True Spirit of the Season of Giving WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Toys“R”Us® will begin to roll out its 2015 holiday marketing campaign with a fully-integrated program that…

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Toys“R”Us® launches its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Shaquille O’Neal, Affectionately Known as Shaq-A-Claus, Enlists Customers to Support Toys for Tots and #PlayItForward Wayne, NJ, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced the launch of its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Now through Sunday, December 6, customers can spread holiday joy to some of the 15.5…

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Toys“R”Us® unveiled four trends anticipated to impact toy-buying decisions this holiday season

The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Identifies Trends Expected to Influence Holiday Toy Purchases Including, “Age of the Dinosaurs,” “Full STEAM Ahead,” “Lil’ Sous Chefs in Training” and “Pets with Personality” WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a year of tracking toy purchases across the globe, the team of experts at Toys“R”Us® has named four…

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