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March 29, 2013
Toys'R'Us sales slip in Q4

Toys“R”Us reported that sales for the the fourth quarter decreased $155 million to $5.8 billion and that net earnings fell to $239 million from $343 million in the prior year.

May 30, 2012
PayPal signs on 15 national retailers for its mobile payment service

PayPal has confirmed partnership with 15 national retailers, including JCPenney, American Eagle Outfitters, Toys“R”Us and Foot Locker, for its mobile wallet service.

February 16, 2012
High-tech and low-tech play out at Toy Fair

Toy buyers, manufacturers, retailers and others, simply curious about the latest trends, gathered this week at the massive Javitz Center in New York City to see what would be the hottest products for 2012.

February 6, 2012
Toys"R"Us promotes merchandising execs

Toys“R”Us has promoted two executives in its U.S. merchandising division.

December 16, 2011
eBay offers multi-channel incentive

eBay announced that it has partnered with Toys“R”Us, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Aeropostale for a new incentive for you to spend money online and in stores.

October 25, 2011
TRU entices shoppers with 10% back rewards

Toys“R”Us announced it will once again offer 10% back on purchases made by new and current members of its loyalty program, Rewards“R”Us, this holiday season.

June 13, 2011
Toys'R'Us plays down poor 1Q comps performance

Toys“R”Us reported that domestic comparable-store sales were down 2.1% for its fiscal first quarter.

April 20, 2011
Toys 'R' Us girds for online battle on Western front

The multichannel capabilities of Toys “R” Us were enhanced this week when the company announced plans to open a new online fulfillment center near Reno, Nev., that will allow for more timely shipment of West coast customers’ online orders.

April 4, 2011
TRU not playing around with new hire

Toys“R”Us announced that it has named the former head of one of the world's largest toy companies to serve as president of its U.S. business.

December 13, 2010
TRU loss widens in Q3

Toys“R”Us reported that net sales for the third quarter were $2.7 billion, an increase of 1.9% compared with prior year, due to new locations including Toys“R”Us Express stores as well as comparable-store net sales growth of 2.3% in the domestic segment and a foreign currency translation benefit of $17 million. These increases were partially offset by a decline of 2.9% in comparable-store net sales in the international segment.

November 21, 2010
Toys remain steadfast on holiday shopping lists, poll finds

Toys continue to dominate wish lists this holiday season, according to a new poll by...

August 24, 2010
Toys'R'Us launches product safety vigilance program

Toys“R”Us has announced the launch of a new national product safety vigilance program to provide...

May 18, 2010
Toys'R'Us raises $1.8M for Autism Speaks

Toys“R”Us, U.S. announced that its fourth annual nationwide in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks,...

April 29, 2010
Toys'R'Us raises $4.5 million for children's charity

On April 29, Toys"R"Us was joined by leaders from the toy and baby products industries...

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