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Toys R Us makes high street return with concessions in WH Smith

Included in the concessions at WH Smith will be toys and games

Toys R Us is making a return to the high street after signing a deal with WH Smith to open concessions in its stores.

According to a report from Toyworld, nine concessions will open in the first half of 2023, with the toy shop making a return five years after it closed its stores.

Included in the concessions will be toys and games and, if successful, will be rolled out across more WH Smith locations.

Toys R Us disappeared from the UK high street in 2018 when it plunged into administration, although it re-opened online last month in the UK.

Last month, WH Smith reported a bounce back in travel sales as its stores in the travel locations, such as airports, grew after COVID-19 restrictions were eased.