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Toys 'R' Us Asia Expands with Smaller, Experience-Focused Stores

4/20/2026

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Toys ‘R’ Us Asia will end the year with 20 Hong Kong locations, a 40% increase from 2025.
CEO Leo Tsoi says Toys ‘R’ Us Asia shifts to smaller, experience-focused stores to reflect changing retail trends and the 'kidults' demographic.
The new stores can be as small as 150 square meters and require under US$100,000, versus up to US$500,000.
Tsoi emphasizes a more agile operation and a quicker return on investment under this strategy.

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Story summary

Toys ‘R’ Us Asia will end the year with 20 Hong Kong locations, a 40% increase from 2025.
CEO Leo Tsoi says Toys ‘R’ Us Asia shifts to smaller, experience-focused stores to reflect changing retail trends and the 'kidults' demographic.
The new stores can be as small as 150 square meters and require under US$100,000, versus up to US$500,000.
Tsoi emphasizes a more agile operation and a quicker return on investment under this strategy.