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Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, welcomed its newest franchise to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on August 22. Mayor of Mt. Pleasant, Linda Page, and Councilmen Chris O’Neal and Mark Smith greeted customers during the ribbon cutting ceremony. In conjunction with the Grand Opening, local owners Ken, Leah, and Kelly King partnered with Headbands of Hope! For …
Every year, Learning Express Toys hosts a franchise-wide Convention in a major US city. This year, the entire Learning Express Toys family, including store owners, store managers, home office employees, and vendors, gathered at La Quinta Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, CA. It was an eventful four days in which store owners placed orders for holiday products at the …
Every year, Learning Express Toys hosts the Learning Express Toys Franchise Convention in a major US city. This year, the entire Learning Express Toys family, including store owners, store managers, home office employees, and vendors, gathered at La Quinta Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, CA. It was an eventful four days in which store owners placed orders for holiday …
Annually, LE Toys franchisees gather at the end of June to order toys for the holidays. Along with announcing long-term charitable partnerships at the Convention, LE Toys also partners with local organizations in need of toys. The Convention location changes annually, and this year LE Toys was pleased to support the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center (Rancho Mirage, CA), along with …
More than 50 customers waited for the doors to reopen of the Learning Express Toys of University Park earlier this month. Residents of the Braden River area, husband and wife team Chris and Pam Stolz say they “are excited to be active participants in the community.” Their Grand Opening weekend featured appearances by Elmo, Queen Elsa, and Princess Anna. “Our …
Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, welcomes its newest owners to University Park on Wednesday, June 11. In conjunction with the Grand Opening, Chris and Pam Stolz look forward to hosting several events on Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Located in the Cooper Creek Plaza to the right of Marshalls (8451 Cooper …
New England Franchise Association recently presented founder and CEO of Learning Express Toys, Sharon DiMinico, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. During the ceremony, NEFA President Murray Vetstein read some of the praise other franchisors had shared about DiMinico. “Her passion and commitment are nothing short of inspirational,” noted one member of NEFA. “She has dedicated her professional franchise career to …
Newton Store Owners Open Second Location Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, welcomes its newest store to the Natick Mall on Saturday, May 31. In conjunction with the Grand Opening, Richard and Susan Gibson look forward to hosting several events on Saturday and Sunday. Located on the lower level of the mall next to Macy’s and across …
Events distinguish Learning Express Toys from your typical retailer. Bringing families together are the cornerstone of the experience. With the turnkey Play Day Party Kit program, the Home Office helps stores offer monthly events, with a focus on one vendor. Home Office buyers collaborate with vendors to determine the best kits, and the Graphics Department creates all marketing materials for …
On a blustery March day in Chicago, thousands of children were working away inside the Allstate Arena making Rainbow Loom jewelry and figurines at the first ever Rainbow Loom Expo. This event was the result of a new partnership between the Chicago Wolves hockey team and Learning Express Toys. Families from all over the region gathered to celebrate their love …
