(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hoppy Taws, for sale at Hammond Toys, in business since 1954. Thursday, March 22, 2018. Utah’s independent toy store owners aren’t bracing for any rush of customers. But if they can salvage some extra business after Toys R Us goes missing, you canRead More →
With a major retailer closing stores nationwide, local stores are hoping to adopt displaced Toys R Us children. It’s an evolving industry, with online shopping taking an increasing share of the market and major retailers like Target and Walmart increasingly serving as the toy store of choice for customers. ButRead More →
For a retailer set to close all of its US stores, Toys R Us still has plenty of fans. There are plenty of places consumers can buy toys — that’s part of the problem for the Wayne, NJ-based chain. But none of its mass-market competitors generate the same nostalgia forRead More →
Toys “R” Us is going away, but local family stores have your back, offering unique assortments of toys and games. Although many independent stores have closed in recent years, a few are still in business. Thursday’s announcement that Toys “R” Us is closing is largely the result of the big-boxRead More →
With the news of Toys R Us Liquidation Plansmany parents wonder: where am I going to stop with the kids after a “very brave” dental appointment or as a reward for good grades? Sure, there are big box stores like Target and Walmart, but why not support mom and popRead More →
Toys “R” Us may be closing up shop, but several independent local toy store owners say they are doing just fine. Smaller toy stores are able to offer more personalized shopping experiences. These are places where everyone knows your name. And this is a good thing. “We know your familyRead More →