Sears to offer toys in 20 stores

Hoffman Estates, Ill. Sears Holdings Corp. will begin to offer toys in 20 of its Sears stores starting Saturday.

Toys will also be available online and in stores in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and other locations.

Toy retailers have faced a rocky road in the recession, with both KB Toys and FAO Schwarz filing for bankruptcy protection. KB Toys liquidated and FAO Schwarz was acquired by Toys “R” Us.

Sears will enter the fray that also includes such discounters as Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores.