Toys“R”Us Reports 2015 Holiday Sales Results

On Jan 8, 2016

Wayne-based Toys“R”Us, Inc. recently reported its same store sales for the five-week and nine-week periods that ended January 2, 2016.  Consolidated same store sales during those times increased 3.7 percent and 2.0 percent, respectively. These figures exclude the impact of foreign currency translation.

Dave Brandon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc., said, “Our positive holiday same store sales results demonstrate our ability to execute our holiday plan in a highly competitive marketplace. We successfully maintained a strong in-stock position on the hottest toys while offering customers competitive prices and an extensive merchandise assortment, both in stores and online. I am pleased with our holiday performance and am extremely proud of the hard work that our team members have put in to deliver an enjoyable shopping experience to our customers.”

Domestic

For the five-week and nine-week periods ended January 2, 2016 same store sales increased 2.9 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively, with particular strength in online sales. The core toy, learning and seasonal categories generated the strongest same store sales growth, partially offset by a decline in the entertainment (which includes electronics, video game hardware and software) category.

International

For the five-week and nine-week periods ended January 2, 2016 same store sales increased 5.1 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively. The positive same store sales results were led by Canada and Japan, partially offset by some softness in Europe.

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