Toys 'R' Us helps out last-minute shoppers

WAYNE, N.J. Toys "R" Us today announced a number of initiatives to help last-minute shoppers find the perfect holiday gifts.

In order to accomodate holiday shoppers this week, the company said it will be extending its store hours through Christmas Eve, remaining open until midnight on the days before Dec. 24. Toys "R" Us also ensured customers that new shipments of popular holiday toys will be arriving daily.  

Online Toys "R" Us is offering free shipping until Dec. 18 and second-day and overnight shipping, allowing shoppers to make purchases as late as noon on Dec. 21.

"Each year, we see more customers start their holiday shopping closer to Christmas, and this season we're seeing this trend more than ever. With Christmas falling on a Tuesday, the most ardent procrastinators have an entire extra weekend to shop before the big day and they are going to take advantage of it," said Ron Boire, president of Toys "R" Us, North America. "As The toy authority, Toys "R" Us prides itself on ensuring our customers can find the toys they want in-stock throughout the final days leading up to Christmas. Our toy-trained staff stands ready to help customers successfully cross-off all items on their Christmas gift list during this final rush."