Toys ‘R’ Us announces new and renovated stores in 21 markets

Wayne, N.J. -- Toys “R” Us on Tuesday said that by the end of 2012 it will have opened eight new stores and remodeled 13 existing locations to the side-by-side Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us model. The retailer said the 21 stores across 13 states are representative of its strategy to bring both concepts together in an integrated store format. "As we continue to invest and build upon our portfolio of stores by integrating Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us under one roof, our strategy has provided the opportunity to capture customers at their family's earliest stage and