Target to add more than 100 new Disney Store locations by the end of 2021, releases top toy list

Disney and Target partner in select Target stores, new online storeDisney and Target have launched the first 25 Disney stores inside select Target locations nationwide Friday and a new website with 450 items.USA TODAYTarget will expand the Disney Store at Target concept to 100 additional stores by the end 2021.The new Disney shops at Target come as the Walt Disney Co. is closing 60 Disney stores in 2021.Get ready for holiday shopping. Target announced the Bullseye’s Top Toys list for 2021.Target is bringing the magic of Disney to more of its stores in time for the holiday shopping season.The retailer said it will expand the Disney Store at Target concept to more than 160 of its locations across the country by the end of the year. There are now 53 small shops inside Target stores and an online store at Target.com/Disneystore.A list of the more than 100 Target stores that will get a new Disney shop was not yet available.Also Monday, Target announced the return of Bullseye’s Top Toys list for the holidays. It includes 50 toys with 22 toys and games available only at Target.►Beauty rewards 101:  Sephora at Kohl’s and Ulta at Target bring extra perks for buying makeup►New Macy’s and Toys R Us partnership: Toys R Us to make a comeback with new toy shops inside more than 400 Macy’s storesThe toy list includes the Disney Raya and the Last Dragon Land of Kumandra Set and Star Wars-themed items. A Target edition of Monopoly also made the list.Target, the nation’s seventh-largest retailer in sales, started rolling out the Disney shops in October 2019 when the first 25 locations opened. The Disney shops are an average of 750 square feet and are typically found near Target’s kids clothing and toy departments.The mini-stores have music, interactive displays, photo opportunities and a seating area to watch Disney movie clips and play games.The additional stores inside Target come as the Walt Disney Co. announced in March that it would close at least 60 of its full-size Disney stores in North America this year. The closings don’t affect more than 600 Disney Parks stores and other locations, including small Disney shops inside Target stores. Target also is expanding the shop-in-shop concept with new Ulta Beauty shops opening inside some stores. The retailer also started opening small Apple stores in February.Other retailers also are opening smaller stores to attract shoppers. Macy’s announced last week that it is partnering with Toys R Us and will open toy shops inside more than 400 of its department stores.Kohl’s and Sephora are opening small beauty shops inside Kohl’s stores as part of a new partnership.Top Toys 2021Target listed the following toys on its Bullseye’s Top Toys holiday toy list, which includes toys starting at $19.99 in six categories. Toys with an asterisk are exclusive to Target. Dolls, Disney Raya and Lego blocksHealthy Roots Zoe DollBaby Alive Lulu Achoo DollsDisney Raya and the Last Dragon Land of Kumandra Set*B. Play Ice Cream Truck*Animal Planet Deep Sea Shark Rescue Submarine Set*Kinetic Sand Sandyland Folding Sandbox*OSMO Little Genius Starter Kit*LEGO Creator Botanical Collection Bird of Paradise*LEGO Friends Heartlake City SchoolGravitrax Speed Marble Run*Peek-a-RooOrbeez Soothing SpaStar Wars, Barbie, Batman, L.O.L. SurpriseL.O.L. Surprise! Family Pack 24K DJ and Neon*L.O.L. Surprise! OMG Movie Magic StudioNa! Na! Na! Surprise 3-in-1 Backpack Bedroom Jennel Jaguar and Sarah SnugglesBarbie DreamhouseRainbow High Rockstars Lyric Lucas, Vanessa Nova, Carmen Major*Love, Diana Magical Musical CastleRyan’s World Lost City Adventure Chest*Jurassic World Legacy Collection – Tyrannosaurus Rex Escape Pack*Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ GroguBatman All-Terrain Batmobile Remote Control VehicleHot Wheels Monster Trucks T-Rex Volcano Arena Track SetMonster Jam Remote Control Freestyle Force Grave DiggerImaginext DC Super Friends Transforming Bat-Tech BatbotUnicorn Purse PetsGot2Glow Fairy Finder Pink JarMagic MixiesFAO Schwarz, Paw Patrol and Harry PotterFAO Schwarz Electric Guitar + Amp*LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Wizard’s Chess*LEGO Star Wars The Armorer’s Mandalorian Forge*Bluey & Jean Luc’s Caravan Adventures Playset*Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore Park Ranger Cabin and Boat*Our Generation Cozy Cabin5 Surprise Toy Mini Brands Toy StoreLalaloopsy Sew Royal Princess Party: Suzette & Mimi La Sweet and Cosy & Teacup HeartsPaw Patrol: The Movie Ultimate City Tower PlaysetScooter, Hoverboard and moreSegway C20 Kids Electric Scooter*Jetson Sync All-Terrain Hoverboard Black*NERF Elite 2.0 Flipshots Flip-32 BlasterGames and family funMonopoly: Target Edition*Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL Tie Dye*Throw Throw Avocado*Crossed SignalsBeyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Slayer Showdown Battle Set*Roblox Action Collection – Ninja Legends Deluxe PlaysetNintendo, Xbox and PlayStationNintendo Switch OLEDNintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-ConPlayStation 5 ConsoleXbox Series S* Toys with an asterisk are Target-exclusive toys.►Save better, spend better:  Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up here►Goodbye, Old Navy plus sizes: Old Navy changes sizes for women’s clothes to make them more inclusive with ‘BODEQUALITY’ launchFollow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko. For shopping news, tips and deals, join us on our Shopping Ninjas Facebook group. 


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