Toys ‘R Us targets late holiday shoppers with extended shopping hours
Wayne, N.J. – Holiday shoppers who are having second thoughts about counting on Santa’s elves to build them toys have a new option. Toys ‘R Us Inc. will offer extended shopping hours in the days leading up to Christmas, while also providing last-minute shoppers with enhanced and expanded "Gifts Made Easy" services.
Beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 and continuing through 9 p.m. Christmas Eve*, Toys ‘R Us stores will be open around the clock. In addition, from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 22, stores will remain open from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. “Gifts Made Easy” services include:
• Toys"R"Us G.P.S. (Guru for Play Stuff) Navigators: Dedicated employees are at the ready to provide holiday shoppers with quick and helpful direction in finding hot toys and top deals.
• Store-Specific Maps: All-new physical and digital store-specific maps and signage help shoppers quickly and easily navigate the toy aisles.
• Express Checkout Lanes: A new in-store Express Lane for customers purchasing two items or less.
• Price Match Guarantee: Shoppers can take advantage of the company's Price Match Guarantee, as well as deals and savings available every day until Christmas.
• Gift Finder: Online shoppers can utilize the Gift Finder on Toysrus.com, featuring specially selected top gifts, which can be narrowed by a child's age and interests.
• Express Shipping: Online orders available to be shipped in one to two business days placed by 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 23 using express shipping are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas Eve.
• Free Store Pick Up: Shoppers can choose "Free Store Pick Up" until 4 p.m. EST on Christmas Eve and collect their items at a local store in an hour or less.
Other services include personal shopping, corporate sales, and gift wrapping and shipping to local, national and international locations.
In addition, Toys ‘R Us Times Square, the company's flagship store, will open its doors at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 and remain open through 10 p.m. Christmas Eve, providing 183 uninterrupted hours to complete holiday shopping.