See Why Grand Junction’s Toys“R”Us Is Back but Closing Again

If you grew up a Toys“R”Us kid, you may have rushed over to the Mesa Mall back in November when one of America’s favorite toy stores returned to Grand Junction. The Business Times says the plan was to be in the mall for the 2025 holiday season, then remodel and reopen for the summer of 2026.

When Toys”R”Us announced plans to return to Western Colorado, they were taking over the space in the mall once occupied by Joann. Now it’s time to make this space their own. Keep scrolling as we share everything we know about the remodel and when they’ll reopen.

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From Bankruptcy to Mesa Mall — The Comeback Story

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Despite having reopened the week before Thanksgiving last November, plenty of people still have no idea that Toys”R”Us is back in Grand Junction. The company liquidated U.S. stores in 2018 due to bankruptcy, and since taken the time to rebuild the right way with smaller-format mall stores and partnerships with Go! Retail Group. Now, they will close the space for a quick update to the layout and reopen it for the summer.

Why This Matters to Families — And What to Expect

Lots of us know how fun it can be growing up a Toys”R”Us kid, but it’s fun to be a Toys”R”Us parent or grandparent, too. The new store in Mesa Mall will feature lots of new toys by recognizable brands, a new interactive layout, and a shift from the big-box model. Shopping will be a fun trip down memory lane for adults, and a more hands-on experience for kids. The hope is that this experience helps bring more foot traffic back to Grand Junction’s mall.

What Comes Next? A New Era for Local Toy Fans

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The spring remodel at Toys”R”Us is scheduled to take about 90 days. It should signal Grand Junction shoppers that the store has plans to remain in the mall long-term. While the temporary closure will allow for upgrades, the revised, fresh space will align with the brand’s nationwide revival. For fans of Toys”R”Us, the remodel isn’t a goodbye; it’s a “see you soon.” Bigger and better than ever, too.