Toys "R" Us closed all of its remaining U.S. stores on June 29, 2018, after filing for bankruptcy and going through liquidation. The closure marked the end of 70 years of operations in the U.S. However, the brand continued to operate internationally, with some stores and concessions outside the United States remaining open. Toys "R" Us attempted a relaunch with a few stores in the U.S. in late 2019 but closed those locations permanently by early 2021 due to challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the UK, Toys "R" Us stores were closed by April 24, 2018, following insolvency and administration proceedings. In Canada, the situation has been different, with operations continuing under different ownership, although some recent store closures have been announced in 2025.
Thus, the major closure for Toys "R" Us stores in the U.S. took place in mid-2018.
