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Phoenix666 [soylentnews.org] writes:

Toys 'R' Us has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada as it attempts to restructure its debts.

The firm was once a dominant player in the US toy market, but has struggled against larger rivals such as Amazon.

The move casts a shadow over the future of the company's nearly 1,600 stores and 64,000 employees.

The firm's European operations are not part of the bankruptcy proceedings and Toys R Us says it does not expect any immediate impact on its UK stores.

Toys R Us's operations in Australia, about 255 licensed stores and a joint venture partnership in Asia are also not included in the bankruptcy move.
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The bankruptcy filing is more evidence that traditional retailers are struggling in the US, as online retailers continue to capture market share [bbc.co.uk].

Amazon marches on, or we're just at 'Peak Toy [investopedia.com]'?

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