A revived Toys "R" Us is pushing to launch 120 new stores ahead of the holiday season, but its suppliers—still wary after the chain’s chaotic bankruptcy in 2017—are hesitant to re-engage with the company’s new management. The retailer’s aggressive expansion plans face an uphill battle as past financial turmoil lingers, raising questions about whether it can secure the necessary inventory and partnerships to meet demand. With Thanksgiving looming, the stakes are high for a brand still rebuilding trust in the industry.
Toys "R" Us is scrambling to open 120 new stores by Thanksgiving -- but suppliers burned by its devastating bankruptcy in 2017 remain skittish about doing business with the retailer's new operators, The Post has learned.