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SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Learning Express Toys of Tulsa, OK and of San Antonio (Quarry Market) recently joined Barron’s in a letter-writing campaign in celebration of their new picture book, Dear Dinosaur. Young readers became pen pals with the book’s main character. Read the entire article here.
Milford, MA. Learning Express of Westborough, MA, which reopened July 24 at 50 E. Main St. in Westborough, MA, was recently featured in a Milford Daily News article by Mike Gleason. Mike discussed the transition of the store from the previous owner, Tina Jacobson, to Mike & Lauren Derse of Harvard, MA. The store first opened in 2005 with franchise …
Westfield, NJ. The Westfield, NJ Learning Express Toys hosted a Downtown Rock-Painting Party on July 25, 2017, where more than 25 children painted “spirit” rocks to keep or hide in the community. To read the original article by Jackie Lieberman, click the link below. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-kids-get-in-the-spirit-at-rock-painting
WESTBOROUGH, MA. Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy franchise, welcomes new owners Lauren and Mike Derse to its Westborough location. The toy store temporarily closed in June when previous owner Tina Jacobson retired and moved out of state. The new owners plan to re-open July 24. To celebrate, the store will hold a Grand Re-Opening Sept. 8-10 with …
Wilmington, North Carolina Learning Express Toys is happy to announce Mark and Angel Fair as the new owners of the Wilmington location. The Fairs are taking over the reins from Ed and Shelley Hobson, who opened the store in 1995. Ed & Shelley were a leader in the Wilmington community for over 22 years and they will be missed. Learning …
CHANDLER, Arizona. Learning Express Toys hosted their 20th Annual Convention and Vendor Expo, in Chandler, AZ. Here is a quick recap of the week: Welcome Dinner The Welcome Dinner was a fabulous kick-off for a week of fun, education and sharing of ideas. The evening gave everyone a chance to say hello to old friends and meet new friends. The …
CHANDLER, Arizona – The following transcript is from a speech delivered by Lauren Derse, daughter of Founder & CEO Sharon DiMinico at the 2017 Learning Express Convention at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ. It all started in 1982. Mom, pregnant for the first time, was shopping for my nursery furniture and baby gear at several stores in …
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – In early June, Texas-based photographer, Kara Powell, took some wonderful photos of Learning Express Toys of the Woodlands, TX and interviewed franchisee and Vice President of the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), Deb Tandy. See the rest of Ms. Powell’s interview and photographs of Deb Tandy’s store at her blog here: http://www.karapowellphotography.com/woodlands-learning-express-houston-tx-photographer/
SOUTH TAMPA, Florida. Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy franchise, congratulates owners Susan Foster and daughter Erika Stigleman to their brand new location in South Tampa, FL. Susan and Erika held their Re-Grand Opening April 7-9 with appearances by Elmo, Chase, Marshall and Peppa Pig. They also had face painting, balloons and raffles, and many more activities. To …
Frisco, TX, March 9, 2017 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long grand opening celebration at its brand-new Frisco, Texas location Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26. Elmo, Marshall and Peppa Pig will be guests of honor throughout the weekend, which will kick off Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Festivities will …
