Toys 'R' Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the U.S. this holiday season, expanding from 40 to 160 locations nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy. The expansion is part of the company's broader comeback strategy following its 2021 acquisition by WHP Global, which has also included shop-in-shop locations at Macy's and airports.
Toys R Us plans to expand significantly with 120 new standalone stores by the end of 2026, partnering with Go! Retail Group. The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in 2017, is making a major comeback with locations featuring Creator Studios for influencers, candy shops, and cafes alongside popular toy brands like LEGO, Barbie, and Pokemon.
Toys 'R' Us is expanding with a new standalone store coming to North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville as part of a nationwide plan to open 120 stores by the holidays. The toy retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and closed all stores by 2018, is making a major comeback through a partnership with Go! Retail Group.
Toys 'R' Us is opening a standalone store at North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville as part of a major expansion, with plans to open 120 stores nationwide by the holidays. The toy retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and closed all stores by 2018, is making a comeback under parent company WHP Global in partnership with Go! Retail Group.
OpenLoco v26.09 introduces extensive North American Expansion graphics objects, drag dimension tooltips for easier station planning, and improved Linux support including AppImage builds. The release includes 32 new vehicles and objects from contributors, plus vanilla replacements and vehicle updates.
EverQuest Legends, a revitalized version of the classic 1999 MMO developed by Game Jawn, is adding new zones and content while preserving the original game's essence. The team plans October updates including Lake Neriuss and Nektropos Castle, followed by the Rulers of Kunark expansion in December, with improved loot systems and new playable races.
Toys 'R' Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the United States this holiday season, bringing its total U.S. locations to 160. The expansion marks the retailer's continued comeback after filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and liquidating all U.S. stores in 2018. The new stores will carry popular toy brands including Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Pokémon, with some locations featuring Creator Studios for content creation.
A massive 190 GB leak of Grand Theft Auto files from 2022 has resurfaced online, revealing canceled expansions for GTA 5 including a planned Liberty City DLC, an Agent Trevor single-player expansion, and Michael's zombie-themed expansion. The leak also contains a 2015 build of GTA 6's map that appears largely consistent with recent promotional footage, offering insight into Rockstar's early development process.
Pokémon TCG Live launches the 30th Celebration expansion on September 15, 2026, featuring new cards like Mew ex and Sylveon ex, themed artwork, and a refreshed Battle Board with gold visuals and anniversary music. Players receive a Mew ex deck on login, can unlock a Sylveon ex deck through play, and complete new Missions including collecting all Pikachu rare cards and the Classic Collection.
TEMSENS outlined expansion plans in a Q1 FY27 earnings call, targeting ~₹500 Cr in new capacity across temperature-sensing, medium-voltage heating, specialized cables, and a JV facility. The company is pivoting toward OEM opportunities in semiconductors, data centers, battery storage, and green hydrogen, expecting new-age revenue to reach 25%+ by FY28 and potentially 30s% within 2–3 years, while expanding globally into Mexico, Poland, and South Korea.
A Transport & Environment study finds that planned expansions at twenty of Europe's largest airports will exceed their fair-share carbon budgets by two to three times, making them incompatible with climate targets even when accounting for sustainable aviation fuel and more efficient aircraft. Major cities including London, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, and Dublin are pursuing expansions that will exhaust Europe's remaining carbon budget by 2033, with Portugal and Spain facing the largest overshoots.
Capcom showcased two upcoming 2027 titles at Tokyo Game Show: Mega Man: Dual Override, featuring Proto Man with shield-based combat and a meter system, and Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion introducing Araketa, a pack-leading flying monster with new Boost Bracer mechanics.
Capcom revealed Teostra as a huntable monster in the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion 'Ascendance' during Tokyo Game Show 2026. The expansion launches in 2027 and will feature gameplay improvements including faster weapon swapping and equipment management outside tents.
The article draws a parallel between Copernicus's heliocentric model and modern cosmology, arguing that while Copernicus simplified planetary motion by shifting perspective, today's standard cosmological model remains an ad hoc patchwork without explaining why the universe expands, despite the Einstein-de Sitter framework predicting that matter and light should slow expansion.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a new brand identity featuring brighter colors and a palm frond icon as it prepares for aggressive expansion under Blackstone's ownership. The chain, which surpassed $1.6 billion in system sales, plans to grow from 1,800 locations by year-end to thousands more domestically and internationally, while investing in digital ordering, loyalty programs, and operational improvements.
Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027, partnering with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu. The service will start with a small fleet and expand to 100 vehicles, marking the first autonomous service on Japanese public roads and part of Waymo's global expansion that also includes London.
This article discusses when and how companies should expand their business after achieving product-market fit. It outlines four key conditions for expansion: bottlenecked growth, target market saturation, diversification benefits, and available capital. The author argues that expansion differs from pivoting and should leverage existing assets to enter new markets, segments, or geographies while maintaining the core profitable business.
Aliko Dangote launched Africa's largest IPO, offering 4.1 billion shares of his Nigerian oil refinery at 525 naira each, valuing the company at $47 billion. The refinery, which processes 700,000 barrels daily and reported $1.82 billion in first-half 2026 profits, plans to use IPO proceeds for a $14.3 billion expansion to double capacity by 2029. The offer, open through October 13, targets both institutional and retail investors, with ADNOC expressing interest and Dangote also developing a $17 billion refinery project in Kenya.
Blizzard has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new "Classic+" experience launching globally on November 4th. The game exists alongside Modern and Classic WoW, set between the Forsaken Kingdom campaign and Molten Core raid, featuring three new zones, over 1,000 quests, nine dungeons, and two raids with a level 60 cap. Access is included with a standard WoW subscription, with optional upgrade packs available.
Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy launches September 15th to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary and the game's Nintendo Switch 2 debut, featuring the return of Deckard Cain and battles against the three Prime Evils with new Legacy Uniques and Waking Nightmares encounters. The Amazon class will arrive in early 2027 with bow and javelin-based builds.