{"id":20009,"date":"2026-09-19T12:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T12:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/20009\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T12:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T12:51:15","slug":"could-maine-be-getting-another-toys-r-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/20009\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Maine Be Getting Another Toys R Us?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The former nationwide toy store juggernaut has announced plans for a major expansion across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc47 KEEP READING:\u00a09 New Restaurants That Opened in Maine in August 2026 \ud83d\udc47<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/attachment-gettyimages-72639942.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen Chernin, Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\"\/>Stephen Chernin, Getty ImagesStephen Chernin, Getty ImagesToys R Us has announced plans to open 120 new stores across the United States, marking its largest expansion in nearly a decade.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion, led by Go! Retail Group, includes locations at major shopping centers such as Woodbury Commons in New York and the Mall at Short Hills in New Jersey, with some stores featuring cafes and candy shops.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: Maine Ranked Among the Worst States for Teachers in 2026<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/attachment-gettyimages-969817218.jpg\" alt=\"Spencer Platt, Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\"\/>Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesSpencer Platt, Getty ImagesToys R Us filed for bankruptcy in 2017 amid declining sales and heavy debt, closing its U.S. stores in 2018 before returning under new ownership.<\/p>\n<p>While the company plans to open the new locations ahead of the holiday season, its announcement did not include a full list of stores or opening dates.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/attachment-gettyimages-932489130.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Sullivan, Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" onload=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('frame-loaded');\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.parentNode.classList.add('broken-image');\" fetchpriority=\"low\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1830\"\/>Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesJustin Sullivan, Getty ImagesToys R Us was a familiar part of American childhood for decades, with stores across the country serving as destinations for birthday gifts and holiday shopping.<\/p>\n<p>Its Geoffrey the Giraffe mascot and \u201cI don\u2019t wanna grow up\u201d advertising jingle helped make it one of the nation\u2019s most recognizable toy retailers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WQCBFM.png\" alt=\"WQCB Brewer Maine logo\"\/>And there you have it! Toys R Us is making another push to expand its U.S. presence, though many of the new store locations have yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<p>What are your thoughts on this? We\u2019d love to hear from you! 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