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Learning Express Toys Hosts Magical 2025 Annual Convention & Toy Expo at Walt Disney World Resort
ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2025 — Learning Express Toys, the nation’s leading franchisor of specialty toy stores, proudly hosted its 26th Annual Convention & Toy Expo at the enchanting Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Walt Disney World. The event, held from June 22nd to June…
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A Family Business With Deep Roots
DEVENS, Massachuetts. Recently, the article “Learning Express: A Family Run Toy Empire” appeared in The American Executive, a business-and-leadership magazine. The piece chronicles how Learning Express Toys & Gifts has successfully navigated a retail landscape dominated by e-commerce giants by embracing a community-centric, nostalgia-infused model.…
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Most popular toys this holiday season at Learning Express Toys of Bend, OR
BEND, Oregon. Local business owner Alee Lees, franchise owner of Learning Express Toys of Bend, OR, was featured on a recent TV segment highlighting top Christmas toys for 2024. The segment aired on “Good Morning Central Oregon” and showcased Alee’s expertise in curating innovative and…
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Toy Association Inducts Learning Express Founder Sharon DiMinico Into Hall of Fame
NEW YORK, New York. The Toy Association has announced that Sharon DiMinico, founder of Learning Express Toys, will be inducted into the 2025 Toy Industry Hall of Fame for her significant contributions to the specialty toy industry and her support of neighborhood toy stores. DiMinico’s…
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Learning Express Toys and Gifts returns to Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Illinois. Learning Express Toys and Gifts has returned to Naperville with different owners than those of the previous location. See the full video at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-4vIRTRfo
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Learning Express opens new store in Naperville, Illinois
NAPERVILLE, Illinois. Learning Express is celebrating the successful opening of its latest store, which is located in Naperville, Illinois. Read the original article from Toy World Magazine at the link below. https://toyworldmag.co.uk/learning-express-successfully-opens-new-store-in-naperville-illinois/
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Learning Express Toys and Gifts Ranks on Franchise Times Magazine’s Prestigious Top 400 List
Pepperell, MA – October 5, 2023 – Learning Express Toys and Gifts is thrilled to announce its recent recognition by Franchise Times Magazine as it secures the impressive #349 spot on the esteemed Top 400 list of franchises. This prestigious ranking is a testament to…
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Learning Express Toys of Andover Hosts Grand Opening Weekend Celebration
Andover, MA, August 25, 2023 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest specialty toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long Grand Opening celebration at its newly reopened location in Andover, MA, Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th. The weekend will kick off with a…
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Learning Express Toys of Natick Hosts Grand Opening Weekend Celebration
Natick, MA, August 18, 2023 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long grand opening celebration at its brand-new location inside the Natick Mall in Natick, MA, Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th. Customers can stop by…
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Learning Express Toys Celebrates Record Success at 2023 Annual Convention & Toy Expo
PEOPLE OF PLAY – The Learning Express Toys & Gifts Franchise hosted its annual Convention and Toy Expo in Schaumburg, IL earlier this week. This year marked the 36th anniversary of the franchise, and 24th in-person Convention, and gave franchisees a chance to celebrate their community while getting a…
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