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Toys R Us stores could be closing and that means the experience of browsing a toy store on a whim may soon come to an end.

As a result of issues with bankruptcy, Toys R Us has announced that it is preparing for liquidation, resulting in nearly 200 Toys R Us stores shutting down.

Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy in September, forcing the toy retailer to obtain a $3.1 billion loan to keep stores open in the U.S. Weak sales during the past Christmas season and a steady increase in sales of online retailers such as Amazon contributed to Toys R Us stores losing money.

Major toy companies such as Hasbro and Mattel have already begun preparing for the worst just in case all Toys R Us stores close down permanently. According to CNN, shares of Hasbro and Mattel have dropped 3.5% and 7% respectively.

When is Toys R Us closing?

In a press release, CEO chairman David Brandon said due to "operational missteps" many Toys R Us stores will close. Brandon estimates locations will begin huge liquidation sales and eventually shut their doors mid-April. If you see any Toys R Us location announce a huge sale anytime soon, it could mean that location is preparing to go out of business.

Below is a list of Toys R Us stores that could close as soon as mid-April.</s>Toys “R” Us will close all its stores in the United States after a worse than expected holiday season and the collapse of a restructuring plan, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.

The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2017, has plans to liquidate its U.S. holdings after abandoning plans to restructure the company, The Journal reported, citing sources close to the matter.

In February the company announced plans to close 200 stores. That announcement came not long after the company said 184 U.S. stores would be closed.

The company had been working to restructure its debt – nearly $5 billion worth – according to a story from Bloomberg News.

Citing a source who asked not to be named, Bloomberg reported that the search for a buyer for the company had not been successful.

Both stories point out that the situation could change, and the option to close the properties in the United States is only one proposed plan.

Reuters reported that talks to restructure the company were continuing, and that other options were still being explored.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Closing down signs sit on the window of Toys R Us in New Kent Road on February 19, 2018 in London, England. The toy retailer which employs 3,000 people faces going into administration if it is unable to pay a Â£15M VAT</s>Less than two months after a report said that Toys "R" Us would close nearly 400 stores, about half of its locations, a new report said the toy store is considering closing all stores.
• Toys R US plans to close more than 180 US stores
• Toys R Us planning to close 200 more stores, report says

According to the Wall Street Journal, the store is preparing to abandon efforts at restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, and will liquidate all of its stores.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the announcement could come as soon as Monday as there is a bankruptcy hearing in Virginia.

According to the WSJ, it's one of several different plans in play for the toy store.</s>Troubled toy chain Toys “R” Us Inc. is preparing to liquidate all of its U.S. stores and abandon efforts to restructure through the bankruptcy process, people familiar with the matter said, after a weak holiday season torpedoed plans to reorganize.

The big box retailer filed for chapter 11 protection in September with the hopes of reorganizing its roughly $5 billion debt load, revamping its stores and operations, and continuing as a mainstay toy business.</s>(KGTV/WXYZ) - Less than two months after a report said Toys 'R' Us would close many of its U.S. stores, a new report said the toy store is considering closing all stores.



 According to the Wall Street Journal, the store is preparing to abandon efforts at restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September and will liquidate all of its stores.

 

 The Wall Street Journal reported an announcement could come as soon as Monday as there is a bankruptcy hearing in Virginia.

 

 RELATED: Toys 'R' Us closing sales could start soon

 

 The toy company is reportedly having trouble finding a buyer or reaching a debt restructuring deal with its lenders, but some experts believe a rescue deal could still be possible.

 

 In January, court documents revealed Toys 'R' Us planned to shutter as many as 182 stores, including three in San Diego County.

 

 Eleven of the 182 stores on the shut-down list are in Southern California, with three in San Diego County -- Mira Mesa (8181 Mira Mesa Blvd.), Mission Bay (1240 W. Morena Blvd.) and Vista (1990 University Dr.).

 

 Click here for a complete list of store closures

 

 Stores outside of the U.S. are not affected.</s>The administrator to collapsed retailer Toys R Us is expected to begin closing stores and making staff redundant as early as next week as hopes for finding a buyer for the stricken business fade.

The toy chain appointed Moorfields Advisory to oversee an administration at the end of February after the firm failed to find a last-minute rescuer.

Moorfields said it would begin an "orderly wind-down" of stores and it is now understood that the insolvency specialist is poised to close the first batch as it runs down stock, with hundreds of jobs set to be lost.

It is thought Moorfields will begin with the closure of at least 26 loss-making stores earmarked late last year, when Toys R Us pushed through a restructuring before its demise.

Toys R Us is one of the nation's biggest toy retailers, employing more than 3,000 across 100 stores in the UK.

Moorfields said at the time of the chain's collapse that it is making "every effort" to secure a buyer for all or part of the business, but sources indicated that this was unlikely in what is proving to be a dire time for high street retailers.

If no buyer emerges for the business, then stores will be sold off piecemeal or closed down.

The retail sector has had a dismal start to 2018, with the collapse of Toys R Us and Maplin and a host of firms undergoing painful restructurings, including New Look and eateries run by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, as well as Byron and Prezzo.

High street chains across the board have been hit hard by falling consumer spending, soaring Brexit-fuelled inflation and competition from online rivals.</s>A closing down sale has been triggered at Toys R Us stores nationwide.

This week, Toys ‘R’ Us launched the sale with ‘Up to 25%’ off everything, including toys, games, baby chairs and more, following news that the toy chain is in administration.

Here's a full list of stores in Yorkshire - and the discounts on offer. Check in with your store, as not all stores are involved in the sale:</s>Toys “R” Us Inc. may have to close all of its U.S. stores soon if debt restructuring negotiations with creditors don't help it emerge from bankruptcy, according to the Wall Street Journal.

In January, the chain announced plans to close 184 stores, or about 20% of its roughly 800 U.S. stores. But now Toys R Us is evaluating bids to liquidate the remainder of its U.S. locations.

The chain filed for bankruptcy last September, hoping to reorganize its $5 billion debt.

Weak holiday sales failed to improve its chances, even after it revamped stores and operations.

These talks are continuing and no decision has yet been taken. The company is also considering other options, including a potential sale in bankruptcy if possible, according to the source.</s>Toys R US is closing down and "everything must go."

Massive bargains are up for grabs at three of the major toy store's west London outlets.

There will be up to 25% off all items including some of the biggest toy brands and the Babies R Us range.

Closing down sales kicked of on Thursday (March 8) and with stocks still high there are plenty amazing offers to be had.

Toys R US stores in Uxbridge, Brent Cross Shopping Centre and Bayswater are all holding "everything must go" sales.

Customers are advised to take advantage of the clearances quickly as popular items are likely to run out fast.

A Toys R Us Brent Cross spokesman said: "There are plenty of bargains to be had in store, everything is now reduced by up to 25% on shelf price.

"If you’re looking for toys or expecting a baby then head to the store now, everything must go. Due to such fast-moving demand, please hurry before all the stock is gone."

Gift cards will be honoured until Sunday (March 11) and d eposits paid by customers under Take Time to Pay Agreements towards larger purchases will be honoured, provided that the outstanding balance is paid and the goods are collected by Sunday.

Alternatively, customers can use their deposits towards the cost of any in-store purchases provided that these are also completed by Sunday.

A Toys R Us spokesman confirmed its happy to exchange goods that are unopened, in a resalable condition and have a valid proof of purchase.

But exchanges can only be made while the stores remain open and customers wanting to exchange items are encourage to do so as soon as possible.

Toys R Us said it can no longer accept returns for refunds and that this does not affect Customers’ Statutory Rights with regards to faulty merchandise.

West London Toys R Us stores will continue to trade until further notice.

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Toys "R" Us considers closing all its stores in the United States.