Babies "R" Us - 2023

WHP Global has been expecting, and today the company gave birth to the first new Babies “R” Us store in the U.S. since the original Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us stores closed their doors in 2018.

The Babies “R” Us flagship store is a 10,000-square-foot retail space on the first floor of the American Dream Mall in Bergen County, New Jersey. Described as “nostalgic, yet modern,” the store offers a full range of baby gear and essentials from top brands in the infant and toddler space.

The Toy Book had the opportunity to visit the store before its grand opening and spoke with Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman and CEO of WHP Global, owner of the Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us brands.

We grew up with these brands, so to bring them back to consumers at American Dream is such a joy for our team. We started by bringing back Toys "R" Us with a global flagship here at American Dream and then we rolled out nationally inside every Macy's. Now we're doing the same with Babies "R" Us. Our flagship is an incredible store offering a very unique experience. Very shortly we'll be announcing plans regarding our national rollout."
Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman & CEO, WHP Global

The Babies “R” Us flagship features new, interactive experiences, including a Stroller Test Track, the Bon Voyage Photo-Opp station where parents can announce their new arrival, and a Wishing Tree for friends and family members to send their best wishes.

Additionally, the retailer offers updated, yet familiar features from the past, including the Baby Registry Lounge, Nursery Design Center with room set displays, a Learning Center for private events and educational workshops, and a Comfort Zone to feed or change baby.

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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