This legendary brand closes its last remaining shops
Two stores were still standing and now they will also leave for good.
There are few brands also emblematic generations of American children as toys us. Who does not remember Geoffrey Giraffe, the hours spent walking around for your future anniversary, or the eye-catching jingle proudly affirming, "I do not want to grow up,I am a game Ramin"? It was tragic news in 2018 when toys and Superstore games got his point of view of more than 700 branches. But the good news wasTru Kids Inc. buy itFamous toy shop and recovered some places. Now, these stores are also closed. Read more about fate of the last toys R us standing stores and for another recent closure of your childhood that hurts, checkThis beloved chain closes all its stores.
When True Kids Inc. bought toys to us a few years, CEORichard Barry Plans announced forTwo new toys R us stores It would have a smaller footprint than the megastores of the old and be more "experimental" rather than simply places to buy products, with features like a huge cabin in the middle of the store and event spaces for film screenings . "Children and families are looking for things to do on weekends or when the school came out. We know that parents and families are really worth the value and value of global toys," Barry said 'era. There was also talk of a pop-up tour play space called Toys R US Adventure that could temporarily appear in some shopping centers for a limited period.
However, the widespread closure of retail spaces caused by the CVIV-19 pandemic has precipitated these plans. As a largely based business in shopping centers - which have beenstrictly strike In this last year, R toys are particularly vulnerable. "As a result of COVID-19, we made the strategic decision ofPivot our store strategy to new locations and platforms that have a better trafficking, "said a spokesman for CNN at CNN, confirming that the two New Jersey and Texas stores close for good. The toys r remaining online and more 700 stores outside the United States are always open.
Although physical shops can be a thing of the past, CNN's assured spokesperson that the demand for toys "remains strong".
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1 Godiva
After working in the United States for almost 50 years, the legendary Chocolatier Godiva announced at the end of January that it would beShut down Across the country. Nearly 130 locations will closing by the end of March, while Godiva will continue to negotiate online and through third-party retailers. And for more stores that did not survive Covid, checkThis popular clothing chain has just filled a bankruptcy.
2 American eagle
CNBC recently reported that at a meeting of January 21, american customs outfitters of financeMike Mathias told investors theplanned company to close 200 to 250American eagle Locations. There are currently 880 stores at the national level, with closures due to progressively gradual over the next three years. And for another sad tale of a beloved brand, checkThis popular pizza chain has just filed a bankruptcy.
3 Stock + field
The field of society based in Illinois, which operates shops throughout the Midwest, announced in early January that it would beClose all its physical shops After 55 years of activity. "We hope to reopen the shops at one point," said the CEO and the PresidentMatthew F. Whebbe. "But for now, do you enter, say hello to your favorite employee and enjoy ridiculously low prices." And for more regular retail updates sent directly to your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.
4 Love the furniture
With its mission statement "love where you live", loves furniture taken on many of the locations left vacant when Art Van Furniture went bankrupt in March 2020. from 34 stores in total in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania , loves the furniture is now expected to increase in one place in Michigan after Filing for the bankruptcy of Chapter 11 January 6, 6 CEO Mack Peters The trading conditions Blomes caused by Covid-19, as well as the infrastructure and logistics problems, inherited, who left shops and clients without their orders. And for more information on the latest retail news, check This iconic department store depends on bankruptcy .
