Toys 'R' US which declared bankruptcy in September, is now looking to close down as many as 180 outlets across the country, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
Officials say the closure comes after a terrible year for retailers in the U.S. where store closings across the country hit a record high. After about 70 years in business, Toys "R" Us has built up 1,600 stores around the world with more than 850 of them here in the U.S.
Company officials blamed much of the decision to close on increased competition and a shift by customers to shop online.
**Here is a list of the New Jersey stores that are expecting to close: **
Phillipsburg 1280 Rt. 22 & St. James Ave. NJ
Eatontown 137 Route 35 NJ
Bridgewater 100 Promenade Blvd. NJ
Union 2700 Route 22 East. NJ
North Brunswick 909 US Hwy 1 South. NJ
Burlington Rt. 541 & Cadillac Road NJ
Cherry Hill 2135 Route 38 NJ
Wayne 7 Wayne Hills Mall NJ
Paramus 545 Route 17 South NJ
East Hanover 98 Route 10 West. NJ
Elizabeth-KidsWo 900 Center Drive NJ
Mt. Olive 50 International Drive South. NJ