Toys ‘R’ Us to Open Standalone Store at Norridge Mall
The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and children of the ’80s and ’90s in the Chicago area will get the opportunity to relive some memories as an iconic toy chain is opening its first standalone store at a suburban mall.
A Beloved Brand Revived
Toys “R” Us, which originally went bankrupt in 2018 prior to a revival in 2021, has primarily operated as pop-ups inside Macy’s stores across the country since the brand’s reemergence.
A New Home for Geoffrey the Giraffe
Though Toys “R” Us operates at several Macy’s stores across the Chicago area, the beloved toy store will open its first standalone store in the region this weekend at Harlem Irving Plaza in suburban Norridge.
New Home, New Opportunities
The 10,000 square-foot store will host Geoffrey the Giraffe at a grand opening ceremony on October 26, with celebrations continuing throughout the weekend. In-store activities will include face painting and balloon twisting, along with swag bags for the store’s first 50 guests.
Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Weekend
The store will officially open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and is located at 4104 North Harlem Avenue in Norridge.
What to Expect
* Face painting
* Balloon twisting
* Swag bags for the first 50 guests
* Grand opening ceremony with Geoffrey the Giraffe
FAQs
Q: When will the store open?
A: The store will open on October 26 at 10 a.m.
Q: What activities will be available in-store?
A: Face painting, balloon twisting, and swag bags for the first 50 guests.
Q: What is the store’s location?
A: The store is located at 4104 North Harlem Avenue in Norridge.
