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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 first look at upcoming products from nationwide vendors. The best vendors and products were presented …
PEOPLE OF PLAY – Learning Express Toys and Gifts vendors donated thousands of toys to Kidz Korna at the end of the franchise’s annual convention and vendor expo this week. The convention was held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. With over 100 vendors in attendance, as they were breaking down their booths, most set aside …
THE TOY BOOK – In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lauren Derse, CEO of Learning Express Toys & Gifts to the show. Derse leads the largest franchised toy store chain in the U.S. and has vast experience with store ownership and oversight. Learning Express is known for its expert …
WTOL CBS 11 – Rene Rusgo, owner of Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Sylvania, OH, shows off some toys and games from Learning Express that will encourage kids to both have fun and learn. Click here for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuEh3xrhr1g
Community Impact – A new locally owned Learning Express toy store opened in Mueller on Nov. 11. Learning Express, owned by husband and wife Chris Dodson and Vy Do, sells classic toys for children, such as dolls, arts and crafts supplies, LEGO, fidget toys, stuffed animals and more. “What makes Learning Express special is a carefully curated mix of high-quality, …
University Park, FL, November 8, 2022 – Learning Express Toys & Gifts of University Park is scheduled to reopen its doors just in time for the holiday season! The store will kick off the holiday shopping season with a Grand Opening weekend celebration, November 11th-13th. The celebration includes 20% off storewide, prizes, giveaways, games, and more! The store aims at …
Austin, TX, November 3, 2022 – Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Austin is scheduled to open its doors just in time for the holiday season! The store will kick off the holiday shopping season with a weekend-long Grand Opening celebration, November 11-13th. Customers will receive discounts such as 30% off any one item or a free 8” Squishmallow with …
The Island 360 – The thrill of choice, the exhilaration of adventure and the opportunity to explore — these are some ideas that inspired Michelle Pascucci, a Port Washington, NY, mother, to open her community’s newest toy store. Learning Express, at 61 Shore Road, opened in late October. Pascucci is also the executive director of Parsons Preschool in Queens. She …
PATCH – A Learning Express franchisee and Port Washington mom plans a grand opening next week of her new shop, specializing in educational toys. Michelle Pascucci, a Port Washington resident, is opening a new toy store in town, one where children can visit and try out toys. The store, a Learning Express franchise, will open Thursday, Oct. 20 on 67 …
KBTX CBS 3 – Halloween will be here sooner than we know it, so Learning Express Toys of College Station, TX, owner Bridget Mais has recommendations on popular in-store costumes along with some that will allow for more creativity. “We all know we’ve not been able to have a proper Halloween, and I think this year is gonna be awesome,” …
