Five years ago, Toys ‘R’ Us looked like it was gone for good. The shelves were empty, Geoffrey the Giraffe was retired, and a generation of kids (and nostalgic adults) quietly mourned the end of a ...

Toys R Us is closing its last U.S. stores by Friday, the end of a chain known to generations of children and parents for its sprawling stores, brightly colored logo and Geoffrey the giraffe mascot.

Today, the Ohio-based Kroger has announced that they will be the new home for the nostalgic toy brand. Fans have also noticed that their local stores have started to receive new pallet sized shipments ...