Toys"R"Us wants to make July 20 a global holiday
Toys”R”Us is launching a new holiday that it plans to celebrate at its locations across the globe.
Described as “a worldwide celebration dedicated to the power of play,” Play Day will take place on July 20 at Toys"R"Us locations around the world, including the brand’s in-store shops at Macy's, and online.
Play Day will feature activities and events, both in-store and online, including the “Pledge To Play,” an online form that customers can sign committing themselves to "prioritize play in daily life" and to spending “meaningful time with those I love and doing things that make me happy.” The pledge signers will receive a year of content, play ideas with product recommendations, giveaways and discounts.
As part of the celebration, Toys"R"Us kids “of all ages” will parade through select Toys"R"Us locations. Other Play Day activities include special discounts, giveaways, chances to win prizes, photo opportunities with Geoffrey the Giraffe and more.
Macy's will host special events at select Toys"R"Us in-store shops at its locations on Play Day.
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"We are excited to welcome families to Play Day at Toys"R"Us Macy's locations in the U.S.," said Tom Leuer, VP of food & toys at Macy's. "As part of Macy's Summer's Greatest Hits, our goal is to surprise and delight our customers with engaging events such as Play Day, alongside other fun in-store experiences designed to inspire joy throughout the summer season."
Play Day marks the second global holiday introduced by Toys"R"Us, following the launch of Geoffrey's Birthday (October 17th.) Geoffrey's Birthday has become a popular annual event, celebrated worldwide with festivities that feature the brand mascot and toy brand activations.
"As the world's greatest champions of play, launching this holiday underscores our belief that play can change the world," said Kim Miller Olko, global CMO of Toys"R"Us. "Harnessing our knowledge and authority we are inspiring kids, adults and families to commit to putting the power of play into action for themselves. Play Day is about recognizing the vital role that play has in our lives and in our communities. In today's fast-paced world, it is an antidote for stress and disconnection, promoting healthy childhood development, mental health for all ages, and family togetherness.”
Toys"R"Us, which is owned by WHP Global, can be found inside every Macy's store, at flagship locations at American Dream and Mall of America, and online. Globally, the brand generates more than $2 billion in annual retail sales through over 1,400 stores and e-commerce businesses in 31 countries.
