Toys"R"Us Rolls Out "R" Market, Expanding Commodities and Consumable Goods Assortment...

Toys"R"Us Rolls Out "R" Market, Expanding Commodities and Consumable Goods
Assortment To Enhance Shopping Convenience

Dedicated Shop in Select Stores Nationwide Features Kid-Focused Assortment of
Snacks, Candy, Home and Healthcare Items

WAYNE, N.J., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- To help make shopping even more
convenient for time-strapped parents, Toys"R"Us, Inc. has introduced "R"
Market, a new, dedicated shop featuring an expanded assortment of consumables
and commodities in select Toys"R"Us stores nationwide. Located at the front
of more than 260 of the company's 585 Toys"R"Us stores, "R" Market will roll
out to additional locations across the country later this year.

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"R" Market features nearly 1,300 essential and discretionary products from
trusted brands. The product assortment in "R" Market has something for the
entire family, from favorite snacks and beverages for lunchboxes, to a broad
selection of candy to complete the perfect family movie night. Quick pickups
such as paper goods, as well as laundry and cleaning supplies are also
available at affordable prices. Additionally, while Toys"R"Us stores have
always been a destination for diapers, infant formula and baby food, the
company has increased the selection of these items through "R" Market to make
it easier for parents to find everything they need for babies while shopping
for must-have toys for bigger kids.

"As part of our business strategy, we are continually focused on improving the
shopping experience for customers in our stores. This includes looking for
new ways to provide busy parents with the convenience of finding everything
they need for their kids under one roof," said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO,
Toys"R"Us, Inc. "The introduction of "R" Market offers customers a uniquely
edited presentation of differentiated, kid-focused products from well-known
manufacturers, as well as newer brands."

With in-store signage featuring the iconic Toys"R"Us reversed "R" logo and a
shopping cart with bursting stars, "R" Market is easily identifiable as the
location for convenient pickup items. This shop bolsters the company's
position as a one-stop shopping destination for families and kids. The
convenient offerings of "R" Market provide a great complement to the company's
unbeatable selection of toys and electronics that kids crave - an assortment
that continues to expand with the addition of new products, such as the recent
introduction of Webkinz(R).

ASSORTMENT OF EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS

The assortment of necessities found in "R" Market combines many household
brand names along with eye-catching products from novelty makers, sure to meet
the needs of any family. Following is the current assortment of commodities
and consumables available in "R" Market:

-- Light Snacks, Breakfast Foods and Drinks: Parents looking to fill
lunchboxes or refuel while on-the-go will delight in the "R"
Market assortment of snacks, including chips, puffs and pretzels,
cookies and crackers, fruit snacks, cereals and nutrition bars from
favorite brand names, as well as a variety of healthy munchies such as
squeezable fruit and apple sauce.

"R" Market also features a variety of juice boxes, kid-sized nonperishable
milks and other soda alternatives perfect for snack time. In addition, mom
and dad can stock up and save on bulk packages of bottled water in regular and
fun-sizes for kids.

-- Paper Goods: From hosting birthday parties to wiping up minor spills,
customers will find a broad assortment of disposable paper goods
available in "R" Market, including napkins, paper towels and
toilet paper. Paper towels and toilet paper are also offered in bulk
packages at value prices.

-- Cleaning Supplies and Laundry Detergent: Whether tidying up the house
or
mopping up after a messy play date, shoppers can find the supplies
they
need to make their homes sparkle in "R" Market. A selection of
laundry detergents and fabric softeners from popular brands is also
available, along with kid-friendly versions of stain removing wipes.

-- Expanded Assortment of Essentials for Little Ones: Parents can now
find
an even larger assortment of basics for baby at Toys"R"Us. The
"R" Market collection features a variety of diapers, wipes and
changing products from favorite brands, including Pampers(R),
Huggies(R), Seventh Generation(R) and Earth's Best(R) in one
convenient location upon entry.

Baby food and infant formula from Gerber(R), Earth's Best(R) Organic,
Similac(R), Enfamil(R) and Nestle(R) Good Start(R) are also showcased in this
unique assortment, which includes nutritional items for infants, as well as
tasty snacks for toddlers and preschool-aged children.

-- Health and Beauty Aids: From humidifiers to hand soap, this expanded
collection of health and bath essentials includes first aid and
wellness
products to keep kids looking and feeling good.

FUN ITEMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Shoppers who want to create tasty snacks at home or stock up on goodies for
family movie night can find an assortment of innovative consumables and
mouth-watering treats in "R" Market. Fun twists on everyday items are also
available. "R" Market currently features the following:

-- Sweet Treats: In the dedicated candy section within "R"
Market, customers can browse through a world of chocolate, lollipops,
cotton candy, mints, and sour and hard candies. Additional treats
include animal crackers, popcorn tins, giant candy bars and a wall of
theater candy boxes. Toys"R"Us has also added novelty items,
including marshmallow blasters, gumball machines and PEZ(R) dispensers
to make indulging in candy even more fun. Unique candy playthings,
including spinning lollipops, candy necklaces and other
character-themed
candies can also be found in this aisle.

-- Together Time in the Kitchen: For families hoping for homemade treats,
"R" Market also offers an assortment of pizza kits and baking
mixes to make cooking a cinch.

-- Kid-Focused Consumables: Making lunchtime more enjoyable is simple
with
the "R" Market assortment of unique fizz beverages and fruit
juices featuring favorite characters, and plentiful mixes of Sesame
Street(R) organic munchies from the makers of Earth's Best(R)
Organic.

-- Making Bath Time Fun: With cool products such as motorized
toothbrushes, bathtub crayons and paint from brands like Crayola(R),
playtime doesn't have to stop when kids jump in the tub.

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products
retailer. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,500 stores,
including 847 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the U.S., nearly 700
international stores in 32 countries, which includes licensed and franchise
stores, and through its Internet sites, Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com
and babyuniverse.com. The company also operates the parenting resource
website, ePregnancy.com.

SOURCE Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc., Jennifer Albano, +1-973-617-5632,
Jennifer.Albano@toysrus.com; or Linda DeNotaris, +1-973-617-4766,
Linda.DeNotaris@toysrus.com