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Two stores are opening at a popular Raleigh mall \u2014 and shoppers already may be familiar with them.<\/p>\n

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Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us<\/a> and Idolize Brows and Beauty<\/a> are both returning to Crabtree Valley Mall.<\/p>\n

The stores are planned for the first level, beneath the food court<\/a>. While the shopping center didn\u2019t list an opening date for the new Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us store, Idolize said it expects to open its business this summer.<\/p>\n

Representatives for the mall and the two stores didn\u2019t immediately share additional information with The News & Observer on Wednesday, June 10. Here\u2019s what we know about the businesses and their plans to re-open.<\/p>\n

Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us is re-locating within Crabtree, according to a sign at the mall and an online map. As of Wednesday, June 10, the shopping center on its website said the new toy store was \u201ccoming soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

The update comes after Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us ran a temporary location at the mall during the 2025 holiday season<\/a>. That space is set to become the clothing store<\/a> Urban Planet by Charlotte Russe.<\/p>\n

The toy store<\/a> has been making a comeback after filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shutting down all of its North Carolina stores the following year, The N&O previously reported. These days, Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us fans can also find merchandise at the Macy\u2019s department store at Crabtree<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also making its return<\/a> to Crabtree is Idolize. The business focuses on facials, eyelash extensions<\/a>, eyebrow treatments and other cosmetic services.<\/p>\n

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Idolize is expected to re-open Wednesday, July 1. Here are the business hours listed on its website:<\/p>\n

A post shared by IDOLIZE Brows and Beauty (@idolizespa.crabtree)<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/i>We can\u2019t wait to bring our signature brows, beauty services, and experience back to this area<\/a>,\u201d Idolize wrote on Instagram in April. \u201cStay tuned for updates, sneak peeks, and grand opening details.\u201d<\/p>\n

The business is coming back after leaving the mall<\/a> in 2024. At the time of the closure, the store said it had operated for 14 years and encouraged customers to visit its other Raleigh location on Falls of Neuse Road.<\/p>\n

The stores add to recent changes at Crabtree<\/a>, located at 4325 Glenwood Ave. The new entertainment center<\/a> Level99 is expected to welcome gamers in 2027.<\/p>\n

The mall also lost<\/a> clothing store Premium Stitches, and the home store Furniture World was set to close as of late May, The N&O previously reported.<\/p>\n

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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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