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 …
Founder and CEO of Learning Express Toys, Sharon DiMinico, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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 …
Learning Express Toys Celebrates its Newest Store in the Natick Mall
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 …
Creating a Community With Learning Express Marketing Programs
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 …
World’s Largest Rainbow Loom Expo Held in Chicago
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 …
Neighborhood Toy Store Featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live
MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania – Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel put out the request for children around the country to help him create a Rainbow Loom suit. Learning Express Toys of Mt. Lebanon, PA, responded with a comical video of boys and girls toiling over looms, crafting the tie for Kimmel’s suit. Wednesday night, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel featured …
Learning Express Toys Takes Manhattan at Toy Fair 2014!
NEW YORK, New York – The 111th American International Toy Fair was held this week in New York City. The four-day event was full of fun and excitement for the Learning Express Toys franchise. Each year our franchisees and home office staff make a point to attend the expo to identify great new products, connect with vendors, and network with other …
Tennessee Franchise Opportunity with Learning Express
Educational Toy Franchise, Learning Express Toys, Announces Nationwide Growth Community Based Local Toy Store Chain is Expanding The national educational toy store franchise Learning Express Toys, winner of the 2012 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, is expanding at an average of one new toy store per month. Now, with more than 130 franchise stores located across the United States, …
Learning Express Toys Nationwide Support Super Baskets of Hope
Learning Express Toys franchise owners rallied their support around Super Baskets of Hope following a request from Diane Bowser, owner of the Denville, New Jersey, Learning Express Toys location. Volunteers from the New York metro area gathered not far from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford—location of the 2014 Super Bowl—to package thousands of baskets for delivery by NFL players to …
Redmond, Richland WA Franchise Opportunity with Awared Winning Educational Toy Store
Educational Toy Franchise, Learning Express Toys, Announces Nationwide Growth Community Based Local Toy Store Chain is Expanding The national educational toy store franchise Learning Express Toys, winner of the 2012 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, is expanding at an average of one new toy store per month. Now, with more than 130 franchise stores located across the United States, …