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I'm With Stupid: I Feel a Great Disturbance in the Force

Todd Hartley | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Mental Health, Tasers, The Force, Crime, Portland, Jedi, Star Wars, Oregon, Toys R US, Obi Wan Kenobi, Lightsabers, Comedy News
Todd Hartley

Canterbury, known to some as Obi-Wan Canternobi, must have witnessed some sort of horrible crime at a Toys "R" Us store, because he did what any honorable Jedi would do and acted to stop it -- unsheathing both of his deadly lightsabers and attacking three would-be perpetrators.

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Moms Return Stolen Toys

AP | JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER | Posted 02.26.2012

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HONOLULU — Single mothers filled with regret were making arrangements to turn themselves after they were seen on surveillance footage taking toy...

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Alice Hines

LeapPad Shortage A Boon For Toy Scalpers This Christmas

HuffingtonPost.com | Alice Hines | Posted 12.25.2011

Read More: Retail News, Holiday Shopping, Sold Out, Leapfrog, Craigslist, Toys R US, Leappad, Hit Toys, Recession, Toy Scalpers, Toy Shortage, Business News

The price is $149, non-negotiable. You'll meet him in a public place in Manhattan, cash in hand. If you don't hurry, Fred may not have any left. LeapP...

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Toys R Us To Stay Open For Days Leading Up To Christmas

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Macy's, National Retail Federation, Video, Holiday Shopping, The Chicago Tribune, Black Friday, Christmas, Target, Toys R US, CNNMoney.Com, Best Buy, Business News

Looks like Santa and his elves will have to drink a lot of coffee this year to keep up with some of their corporate competitors. For the second str...

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Cops: Man Attacked Shoppers With Light Saber

Posted 12.15.2011

Read More: David Allen Canterbury, Oregon Crime, Star Wars, Video, Light Saber, Toys R US, Light Saber Assault, Light Saber Attack, Weird Oregon, Oregon, Weird News News

That's not how you use the force! An Oregon man went Darth Vader on customers at Toys 'R' Us this week when he allegedly assaulted at least three p...

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The Best Black Friday Deals In The Country

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 11.26.2011

Read More: Retailers, Sears, Walmart, Holiday Shopping, Toys 'R US, Discounts, Black Friday, Officemax, Target, Petition, Thanksgiving Day, Savings, Deals, Business News

With the budgets of so many stretched thin this holiday season, retailers are doing all they can to make sure there's a Black Friday deal for everyone...

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'Cursing' Baby Doll Upsets Parents (VIDEO)

Posted 11.19.2011

Read More: Doll Says Curse Words, Video, You & Me Interactive Play & Giggle Triplet Dolls, You and Me Play and Giggle Triplets, Swearing Baby Doll, Toys R US, Cursing Doll, You and Me Interactive Triplets, Cursing Baby Doll, Parents News

A talking baby doll available at Toys "R" Us is upsetting some parents, who claim it has a potty mouth. Some customers are calling for the "You & M...

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Florida Woman Camps Out More Than A Week Early For Black Friday

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 11.18.2011

Read More: Sears, Walmart, Holiday Shopping, Msnbc, Video, Black Friday, Thanksgiving, Toys R US, Target, The Consumerist, Flat Screen TVs, Tampa Bay Online, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Business News

One Florida woman is hoping that the earliest bird gets the worm -- or a flat screen TV as the case may be. Christine Orta of Tampa is ready to ta...

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The Faithful Shopper: Fixing the Feast and Giving Thanks

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 01.15.2012

Read More: Lord & Taylor, Toys R US, Thanksgiving, Gene Pressman, Happy Shopping, Toys for Tots, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Holiday Season, Travel, Jim's Shoe Repair, Grand Central Terminal, Ferragamo, Holiday Headquarters, Jimmy Choo,  Manolo Blahnik, Superior Leather, FAO Schwarz,  Madame Paulette, Tailoring, Toys, July 4th Fireworks,  Bergdorf Goodman, Dry-Aged Steaks, Third Avenue, Dorian's,  Saks Fifth Avenue,  Daniel Boulud,  Rosedale Fish Market, Lady M, Jean-Christophe Le Picard, Lobel's, Feast & Fetes, Dorian's Seafood Market, Barneys, New York News
Faith Hope Consolo

With that most wonderful and most American holiday of all just about upon us, it seems right to show appreciation for the stores who can help supply or enhance our feast.

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Dolls: A Christmas Shopping Report from the Field

Kate Fridkis | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dolls, Christmas Shopping, Barbie, Toys R US, Toys for Girls, Kate Fridkis, Ethnic Dolls, Healthy Living News
Kate Fridkis

Almost every doll she saw was blond. A few were brunettes, and even fewer could be identified as anything other than Caucasian. The ones that weren't babies looked like they were about to go clubbing.

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Most Hot Gift Items Are Sold Out This Year

USA Today | Bruce Horovitz and Jayne O'Donnell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Walmart, Kohl's, Toys R US, Holiday Gifts Sold Out, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Gifts, Business News

If it seems as though some last-minute gifts aren't available, the harsh truth is: Many are not. Items ranging from some Kindles on Amazon.com to Mon...

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Gratitude In A World Of Sin And Sorrow

Michael Sigman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Michael Sigman

Hoping to revive my career as a very slow lap-swimmer, my rheumatologist recently plunged a cortisone-filled needle into an inflamed tendon near my ri...

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The Hottest Holiday Toys For 2010

AP | MAE ANDERSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK – It's getting crowded in the race to succeed Zhu Zhu Pets as the next hot holiday toy. From plush dolls that harmonize to tiny people a...

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Where It All Began: Chain Retailers' First Locations

Wallet Pop | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Target, The Gap, Bed Bath and Beyond, Retail Chain, Rite Aid, REtail Chain First Locations, JCPenny, Nordstrom, Home Depot, Staples, Toys 'R' US, Family Dollar Stores, 7-Eleven, Sears, Business News

Before your favorite retail chain had locations all across America, they had to start somewhere. Some "birthing" stories are fairly well-known. For ex...

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Retailers Create 'Stimulus Plans' For Customers To Boost Sales

New York Times | STEPHANIE CLIFFORD | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Retailers, Deficit, Congress, Unemployment, Toys R US, Economy, Consumer Spending, Financial Crisis, Sba, Stimulus, Unemployment Rate, Sam's Club, Business News

Tired of waiting for spending to rebound on its own, retailers are taking matters into their own hands. Stores like Sam's Club, Target, Toys "R" Us, S...

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Toys "R" Us Selling Gun Accessories (PICTURE)

Huffington Post | Dan Abramson | Posted 05.25.2011

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If you happened to be perusing the Toys "R" Us website recently (as I often am), you may have come across an unusual item. No, not the new barbie tote...

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Black Friday Is This Week: Start Making Your Shopping Plans Today

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Walmart, Sears, Holiday Shopping, Kohls Black Friday 2009, Best Black Friday Deals, Staples, Thanksgiving, Slidepoll, Target, Toys R US, Black Friday Sales 2009, Black Friday Specials 2009, Black Friday 2009, Holiday News, Black Friday Deals 2009, Kmart, Black Friday, Black Friday Deals, Best Black Friday Deals 2009, Slideshow, Christmas Shopping, Business News

Black Friday deals are coming early in 2009. Partially due to the desperation of struggling retailers, the holiday shopping season kicked off a bit...

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Wes Denkov Sues Over Spying Baby Monitor

wired.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Day and Night Video Monitor, Toys R US, Wes Denkov, Summer Infant, Baby Monitor, Spying Baby Monitor, Day and Night Monitor Suit, Day and Night Monitor Sued, Day and Night Monitor, Leaky Baby Monitor, Technology News

An Illinois man is suing the maker of a video baby monitor after discovering that he and his neighbor could spy on each other through the devices....

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Over 500 Shopping Carts Stolen From Bronx Toys 'R' Us During Holiday Season

nydailynews.com | By Bob Kappstatter and Heidi Evans | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Holidays, Holiday Season, Bronx, Shopping Carts, Crime, Toys R US, Toys R US Shopping Carts, Bronx Toys R US, Stolen Shopping Carts, New York News

More than 500 shopping carts at a new Bronx Toys 'R' Us - apparently the store's entire inventory - were stolen during the holiday season, police said...

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Shaq Teams With Toys For Tots To Bring Holiday Cheer

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Holiday, Charity, Toys for Tots, Children, Holiday Gifts, Toys R US, Donations, Shaquille O'Neal, Giving, Gifts, Holiday News, Impact News

Shaq-A-Claus is coming to town. That's right, NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal is teaming up with Toys R Us as the spokesman of the annual Marine Corps' ...

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SoCal Toys 'R' Us Shooting Leaves Two Dead

AP | GILLIAN FLACCUS | Posted 05.25.2011

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Toys R Us "Pop Up Stores" Planned For Holidays

AP | MAE ANDERSON | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Babys R US, Toys R US, Pop Up Stores, Toys R US Pop Up Stores, Business News

NEW YORK — Toys R Us plans to open nearly 350 pop-up stores in malls and inside Babies R Us stores by early October to drive sales during the cr...

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Save Money, Shop Fung-Mart: Where Wal-Mart Goes To Shop

Al Norman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Li & Fung, Toys R US, Hang Seng Index, Wal-Mart, Talbots, Levi Strauss, Vertical Integration, Hong Kong, Business News
Al Norman

While many American retailers are just one lackluster back-to-school season away from disaster, the malingering recession has been very good to some retail manufacturers, especially in China.

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Toys R Us Acquires FAO Schwarz

AP | MAE ANDERSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Geoffrey the Giraffe became a knight in shining armor for toy retailer FAO Schwarz, as Toys R Us Inc. said it acquired the troubled h...

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Shared Responsibility to Help the Most Vulnerable Kids

Mark Shriver | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyra Sedgwick, Toys, Poverty, Julianne Moore, Charity, US Poverty, Children, Jennifer Garner, Toys R US, Save the Children, Giving, Healthy Living News
Mark Shriver

Last week, Save the Children Ambassador Jennifer Garner and I lobbied DC decision-makers to support an additional funding for private and public early-childhood-education programs.

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