Toys ‘R’ Us returns to Miami Valley with revival at Macy’s locations

WHIO Staff
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Five years after filing for bankruptcy, Toys ‘R’ Us has launched new in-store locations.

The toy store giant closed all locations in 2018, a year after filing for bankruptcy.

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In the summer of 2021, Macy’s announced a partnership with the iconic toy retailer’s parent company, WHP Global, CBS News reported.

A year later, Macy’s announced it planned to house Toys ‘R’ Us shop in every one of the retailer’s 451 brick-and-mortar by Oct. 15, including the locations at the Dayton Mall and the Mall at Fairfield Commons.

In total, there are 15 Macy’s locations in Ohio.

A nine-day sales event was launched in honor of the revival of the iconic toy retailer and the store mascot’s, Geoffrey, birthday, according to a Consumer Affairs report. The sales event started Oct. 15 and runs until Oct. 23.

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According to Consumer Affairs, the following events remain scheduled to honor the grand re-openings:

  • Monday, Oct. 17: Geoffrey’s Birthday – Kids can create a Geoffrey picture frame and get Disney- and Lego-themed giveaways.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 18: National Geographic STEM Day – Kids will receive a Mini Fools Gold Kit to excavate a gem to take home.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19: Rainbow Loom Day. Kids can make rainbow loom bracelets in store to take home.

  • Thursday, Oct. 20: Play-Doh Day – Kids can get Play-Doh giveaways and play with new Play-Doh sets in store.

  • Friday, Oct. 21: Pokemon Day – Kids will get Pokemon activity packs to play with in store.

  • Saturday, Oct. 22: Lego Day – Lego sets will be available to play with in-store, and kids will have the chance to receive Lego-themed giveaways.

  • Sunday, Oct. 23: L.O.L. Surprise! Day – L.O.L Surprise! activity and coloring pages, as well as giveaways, will be available for kids in-store.