: After Toys "R" Us liquidated its original U.S. operations in 2018, Best Buy significantly expanded its toy inventory, with 90% of its holiday offerings that year being new to its catalog to capture the vacated market share. Consumer and Operational Comparisons
: Both retailers have historically utilized aggressive price-matching and free shipping offers to compete during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Product Overlap :
: Both were primary launch partners for major consoles like the Nintendo Wii and Wii U.
The retail relationship between and Toys "R" Us is characterized by their shared history as prominent "category killers" and their intense competition for the toy market following the latter's 2018 liquidation. While they are separate entities, they frequently overlap in product categories like video games, consumer electronics, and seasonal toy sales. Market Position and Evolution
: Products like 3D Robotics' "Solo" drone were distributed through both retailers.
: In 2016, Toys "R" Us strategically hired executive Amy von Walter from Best Buy to serve as EVP of Global Communications and Public Relations.
: In 2013, both companies joined forces to allege price deception by Walmart regarding holiday advertisements. Current Brand Status (as of April 2026) Best Buy to toy market: Can we play, too?
