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Rice Village is set to welcome a new destination for educational and creative play as Learning Express Toys & Gifts gears up for a grand opening event spanning three days, from March 28 to March 30. A Hub for Learning and Fun Learning Express Toys & Gifts specializes in educational items designed to support child development from newborns to preteens. …
The 25th Anniversary Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards celebrated the most innovative and creative toys in the industry, but this year’s event held special significance for Learning Express Toys and its visionary founder, Sharon DiMinico. As a pioneer in the specialty toy industry, DiMinico’s induction into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame marks a well-deserved recognition of her profound …
NEW YORK, New York. At Learning Express Toys & Gifts, we are always on the lookout for the most exciting and innovative toys to bring to our customers. That’s why we’re eager to explore the opportunities at Toy Fair New York 2025, which will return to the Javits Center from March 1st to 4th. This year’s event promises to be …
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 educational toys that are captivating families this holiday season. Her store, known for its wide …
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 …
