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Learning Express Toys Appoints New CEO at Annual Convention Commemorating 35 Years of Play
Devens, Mass., June 30, 2022 — The Learning Express Toys & Gifts Franchise hosted its annual Convention and Vendor Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, FL earlier this week, giving store owners a first look at upcoming products from nationwide vendors. This Convention marked the 35th anniversary…
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State of the Industry Q&A 2022: Learning Express
The Toy Book Sharon DiMinico, founder and CEO at Learning Express, talks about supply chain disruptions, top toy trends, and Learning Express exclusives in the Toy Book’s annual State of the Industry Q&A. The Toy Book: How did Learning Express plan for supply chain disruptions early in…
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Learning Express Prepares for its Biggest Year Yet
Retail Merchandiser, Strategies for Growth With its network of locally owned toy stores continuing to grow, Learning Express prepares for its biggest year yet. As a company known for its dedicated network of local storeowners, friendly atmosphere and impressive range of on-trend toys, Learning Express…
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Sylvania, OH Franchise Opens This Weekend
SYLVANIA, Ohio. A beloved local toy store returns to Sylvania, Ohio this October with the grand re-opening of Learning Express Toys and Gifts at 5577 Monroe Street. Lifelong Ohio residents, new owners Rene and Rich Rusgo are excited to bring their passion for community to…
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Fidget Craze Drives Repeat Customer Traffic
DEVENS, Massachusetts. A new fidget is in town, and this one has staying power. In 2017, a particular design of spinning device went off patent, and toy developers across the world started to manufacture and market the device as a toy for keeping restless hands…
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There’s a New Plush in Town
DEVENS, Massachusetts. It’s a unique time to own a toy store. Few recall Beanie Babies as vividly as Steve Kessel, former owner of the Learning Express toy store in Saugus, MA and now Regional Owner and Developer for the franchise brand. He was, after all,…
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Learning Express Cypress, TX Celebrates New Ownership
CYPRESS, Texas. Community Impact Newspaper recently announced the new ownership of Learning Express of Cypress, TX effective February 10, 2020. The news site introduced new owners, Becky and Mike Souther. “I have been a resident of Cypress for 19 years and have a deep connection…
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Learning Express Old Bridge, NJ Celebrates Grand Opening
OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey. Jenn Schanker, owner of Learning Express of Old Bridge, New Jersey, recently was featured in a news article on centraljersey.com about their upcoming Grand Opening celebration. To view the original article, click the link below. https://centraljersey.com/2020/01/27/learning-express-toys-of-old-bridge-celebrates-store-opening/
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Learning Express College Station Airs Local Commercial
COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Recently, Bridget Mais, Owner of Learning Express Toys of College Station, starred in a local commercial highlighting the In-Store Experience that Learning Express offers children and parents. To view the segment and stay up-to-date on College Station’s activities, click the link below:…
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Learning Express Now Open In Plano, TX
DEVENS, Massachusetts. Learning Express Toys is proud to announce its newest franchisee, Amy MacDonald, and her new store, in Plano, TX. To stay up-to-date with Learning Express of Plano’s Hot Items and Events Schedule, follow their page, below: Learning Express Toys of Plano, TX
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