Toys 'R' Us Nationwide Comeback Includes 4 MI Stores: See Where

Four Michigan stores are among the 120 Toys R Us plans to open nationwide ahead of the holiday season.

EJ Media Group, which represents Toys "R" Us, told Patch that four new stores are opening at:

• Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids, 350 84th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
• Meridian Mall, 1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos
• Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor
• Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St SE, Grand Rapids

The popular brand officially returned to Michigan in November 2025, when it opened two standalone seasonal stores at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills and at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi.

It also operates a smaller presence inside Macy's stores, including:

• Ann Arbor, Briarwood Mall
• East Lansing, Meridian Mall
• Dearborn, Fairlane Town Center
• Grand Rapids, Woodland Mall
• Kalamazoo, Crossroads Mall
• Saginaw, Fashion Square Mall
• Troy, Somerset Collection
• Taylor, Southland Center
• Novi, Twelve Oaks Mall

A Toy Giant's Return

Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and eventually closed or sold all 735 locations nationwide. The bankruptcy filing came amid slumping sales and debt that reached about $5 billion. The chain has faced increasing competition from Amazon, Walmart and Target.

A small number of shops eventually reopened in partnership with Macy's, but in September, the company announced a more comprehensive comeback: 120 new stores to add to the 40 standalone locations in the country.

Part of the Toys "R" Us relaunch includes a focus on adults and the content creator ecosystem, with some locations launching "Creator Studios," described as dedicated spaces where influencers, creators and toy brands can create content, unveil new products and host toy reveals or other events. Select stores will also feature candy shops and cafés.