23 Toys R Us stores returning to UK high street - full list of locations
The new Toys R Us stores from WH Smith will start opening on Saturday, September 28 as the iconic toy maker returns.
by James Rodger, https://www.facebook.com/jamesrodgerjournalist · Birmingham LiveA full list of Toys R Us stores returning to the UK high street in a major Christmas comeback have been revealed. The new Toys R Us stores from WH Smith will start opening on Saturday, September 28 as the iconic toy maker returns.
WH Smith is enhancing its collaboration with Toys R Us, planning an additional 37 UK shop-in-shops in the autumn and winter of 2024/25.Following the exclusive launch of the first UK-based Toys R Us shop-in-shop in 2023, WH Smith has expanded the number of such outlets in the country to 39.
Managing director of WHSmith High Street Sean Toal said: "Nearly 40 years ago, Toys R Us first came to the UK, and we take great pride in being the steward of this much-loved brand in the UK. We’ve had queues around the block for many openings in the last year which tells you just how much people are loving seeing Toys R Us back again.
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"But our job isn’t done yet, and I’m pleased to be bringing the magic of Toys R Us to even more customers over the coming months ready for the best time of year – Christmas!" Simon Cartey, UK commercial director at Toys R Us, said: “Our new Toys R Us shop-in-shops at WHSmith create the perfect home for Toys R Us as it returns to the UK high street shopping scene.
"With this collaboration, we are not only bringing back the beloved Toys R Us experience but also providing convenient access to a wide range of toys and games. Together, we hope to create a magical and joyful shopping destination for families across the country.”
Toys R Us list of new stores
Bath
Leicester Gallowtree Gate
Bexleyheath
Newark
Cardiff
Newbury
Carlisle
Plymouth
Chipping Norton
Scarborough
Coventry
Southampton
Dumfries
Southport
Dunfermline
St Annes
Eastbourne
Truro
Fareham
Weymouth
Havant
Yeovil
Kings Lynn