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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 dedication to creating a unique, community-focused retail experience has left a lasting impact on the …
RENO, Nevada. Jenny Frederito, co-owner of Learning Express of Reno with along with her sister, recently hosted a “Kid-Preneur Pop-Up Shop” to help young people learn the basics of business by experiencing it firsthand. Her passion for fostering entrepreneurial skills in kids led to an event where participants could create, market, and sell their own products, building invaluable confidence and …
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
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/
Toy World Magazine October 2023 – After 20 years working at A.C. Nielsen/D&B Research Company, Rick Derr opened the first Learning Express Toys franchise in the Chicago area in 1996, and then became a sub-franchiser, opening nine more stores. Although leaving the corporate environment behind, he has combined his expertise in data and numbers with a passion for the toy …
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 Learning Express’s dedication to delivering exceptional toy and gift retail experiences to customers and franchisees …
THE TOY BOOK – The holiday season is officially underway for the toy industry, and following the debut of The Toy Insider’s 18th annual Holiday Gift Guide, retailer predictions and hot toy lists are rolling out. While many hot lists skew toward toys and games that are primarily sold at mass retail, the specialty market is more nuanced. Independent toy …
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 ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 1pm followed by activities, discounts, giveaways, Pipedream cupcake truck and …
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 for photo opportunities with costumed characters as well as fun activities and a Make Your …
The Toy Book – Learning Express Toys & Gifts wrapped up its annual Convention and Toy Expo in June. The convention was held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois this year, which marked the 36th anniversary of the franchise, and the 24th in-person convention. The franchise experienced record sales in recent years. Four new locations have …
