Wayne, NJ (June 29, 2006) - Toys "R" Us, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ronald D. Boire as President of Toys "R" Us, U.S. effective July 17. A highly talented and experienced retailing and consumer products executive, Mr. Boire, 45, joins Toys "R" Us from Best Buy Co., Inc., where he has served as Executive Vice President and Global Merchandise Manager since 2003. In his new position at Toys "R" Us, Mr. Boire will oversee all merchandising, marketing and operational responsibilities for the 587 store division. Mr. Boire will report to Gerald L. Storch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Toys "R" Us, Inc.

Mr. Storch said, "Ron is a fabulous merchant with an outstanding track record. He is an important addition to our leadership team. With two decades of executive management experience, Ron has distinguished himself as a leader in the retail and consumer products industries by identifying customer needs, developing exciting merchandising statements and creating compelling store environments. I look forward to working with Ron in leveraging our toy specialist and authority positions for future growth."

Mr. Boire stated, "Toys "R" Us is one of the most recognized retail brands in the world, and I am excited about the tremendous opportunity that this great brand represents. I look forward to working with the Toys "R" Us team in developing differentiated merchandise assortments and a world-class shopping experience for customers."

At Best Buy, Mr. Boire led the merchandising organization, overseeing buying decisions for consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software, appliances and services for the company's 758 stores nationwide. Prior to joining Best Buy, he spent 17 years at Sony Corporation serving in a number of key marketing, sales and management positions before being appointed President of Sony Electronics Consumer Sales Company. In this role, he was responsible for managing sales and distribution of Sony's consumer electronics products across the United States. During his tenure at Sony Corporation, Mr. Boire also served as President, Sony Personal Mobile Products Company.

About Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Toys "R" Us is the world's leading specialty toy retailer. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,400 stores, including 587 stores in the U.S. and 648 international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores as well as through its Internet sites at www.toysrus.com, www.imaginarium.com and www.sportsrus.com. Babies "R" Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 235 stores in the U.S. as well as on the Internet at www.babiesrus.com.

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For more information please contact:

Kathleen Waugh
Phone: 973-617-5888
              646-366-8823
Email: waughk@toysrus.com