Toys R Us is set to open NINE new stores in the coming weeks when the toy retailer returns to Britain’s high streets

Toys R Us will open nine new stores in the coming weeks as the retailer returns to the UK high street.

The openings mark the first time the chain has returned since its collapse in 2018.

Each shop will open in WHSmith stores, with one ready to welcome shoppers as early as next week.

Toys R Us stores offer toys from brands such as Barbie, Bluey, Hot Wheels, Lego, Paw Patrol and Star Wars.

The first opening will be on June 10th at WHSMiths Monks Cross retail park in York.

Toys R Us to open nine new stores in the coming weeks as the retailer returns to the UK high street (file image)

A further eight stores will then open across the UK over the course of the summer.

The full list of locations where Toys R Us will open is:

• Canterbury (St George Street)
• Chelmsford (Main Street)
• Cheltenham (High Street)
• Cwmbran (The Mall)
• Oxford (Cornmarket Street)
• Poole (Towngate Shopping Centre)
• Reading (Broad Street)
• Solihull (Mell Square)
• York (Monks Cross Shopping Centre)

Each shop will open in WHSmith stores, with one ready to welcome customers as early as next week (file image)

Accordingly The sunSean Toal, Managing Director of WHSmith High Street, said: “The brand has long been known for their exceptional range of toys and games and complements our existing range well.”

“At each of the nine locations we have a great team of colleagues who look forward to welcoming many new and existing customers over the coming weeks and introducing the new store layout and not forgetting Geoffrey the giraffe.”

The famous chain collapsed in 2018 and closed the doors of all 100 UK stores – and announced plans for a relaunch in October last year.