Brand management firm WHP Global has partnered with travel retailer Duty Free Americas to debut the Toys “R” Us brand in Dallas/Fort Worth International airport (DFW), Texas.
The store is scheduled to open towards the end of 2023, in Terminal A of the airport.
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Duty Free Americas CEO Jerome Falic said: “We are excited that WHP Global selected us to introduce a new retail concept to the travel industry. Toys “R” Us is a globally recognised brand beloved by millions of families and we are confident that the store at DFW will become a must-visit destination for travellers.”
The Toys “R” Us store at DFW will feature a life-size custom Geoffrey the Giraffe 3D sculpture, demonstration tables for hands-on play and ‘iconic’ brand elements.
The store will house a curated selection of toys and games from major brands.
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WHP Global chairman and CEO Yehuda Shmidman said: “We are thrilled to partner with Duty Free Americas to introduce the first-ever Toys “R” Us airport store, an exciting new concept that we believe could roll out in airports around the world.”
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