Toys R Us closure latest in string of store failures along Route 22

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MONROEVILLE, Pa. — A busy shopping corridor in Allegheny County is changing.

Toys R Us and Babies R Us are among the stores shutting down, which were also some of the big shopping destinations along Route 22 in Monroeville.

Related: Toys 'R' Us getting ready to close more than 700 stores

When it comes to gift cards, both stores have said they will honor them for the next 30 days.

There are now store-closing sales at all locations. It's the latest national retailer to close its doors along Route 22 in this very busy commercial district.

Kmart and Gander Mountain closed their stores there last spring.

Related: Guide to Pittsburgh's best malls

Whether it's online shopping, competition from other stores or other challenges some of the iconic brands of yesterday are facing, people in the Monroeville area aren't concerned about buildings sitting empty.

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