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Toys "R" Us Canada Seeks Creditor Protection Amid Financial Struggles

2/4/2026

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Toys "R" Us Canada has filed for creditor protection to pursue restructuring amid financial struggles.
It cites inflation, rising labor costs, supply chain issues, and a shift to e-commerce as pressures.
Despite layoffs and closing unprofitable stores, the actions have not stabilized the business.
It operates 22 stores, owes at least $120 million to vendors, and was acquired by Putman Investments in 2021, which had previously owned 81 stores.

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Toys "R" Us Canada has filed for creditor protection to pursue restructuring amid financial struggles.
It cites inflation, rising labor costs, supply chain issues, and a shift to e-commerce as pressures.
Despite layoffs and closing unprofitable stores, the actions have not stabilized the business.
It operates 22 stores, owes at least $120 million to vendors, and was acquired by Putman Investments in 2021, which had previously owned 81 stores.