Toys R Us Opens 120 New Stores Thanks To Pokemon And Other Collectibles
Toys R Us used to be the Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory of kids' toys, but as video games, social media, and the internet changed how younger generations spent their time, the company eventually collapsed, filing for bankruptcy in 2017. Thankfully, it's making a comeback with 120 new stores, but surprisingly, that isn...
Toys R Us used to be the Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory of kids' toys, but as video games, social media, and the internet changed how younger generations spent their time, the company eventually collapsed, filing for bankruptcy in 2017. Thankfully, it's making a comeback with 120 new stores, but surprisingly, that isn’t because kids have suddenly put down the screens. Weirdly, Pokémon and Lego are to blame.
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