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Chico, CA, October 3rd, 2022 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long grand opening celebration at its brand-new Chico, CA location Saturday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The celebration will feature appearances by Elsa, Moana, Jasmine and Ariel! Customers can stop by for photo opportunities, free snacks, meet the new owners …
The Franchise Times Top 500 is an exclusive annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available. With many of the measures meant to slow down the coronavirus pandemic coming to an end …
TOY WORLD MAGAZINE – The 114-page October issue is packed with a plethora of insight, news, product launches and exclusive interviews from across the industry. As we move into the all-important last quarter of the year, Toy World brings you all the latest industry insight and takes a look at what is bound to be a busy build up to …
KBTX CBS 3 – Learning Express Toys franchisee Bridget Mais showed The Three how some of the biggest adventures can come from the tiniest box. Full Video: https://www.kbtx.com/video/2022/09/15/threrecurring-vod-learning-express/
KBTX CBS 3 – Now that the kids are back in school, you may be thinking of some after school activities for them that blend learning and fun. The owner of Learning Express Toys of College Station, Bridget Mais, joined BVTM Monday to share some recommendations. Full Article and Video: https://www.kbtx.com/2022/08/29/toy-store-owner-shares-afterschool-activity-recommendations/
Daily Herald – Geneva Commons, IL will host this year’s Geneva Children’s Business Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. This event will be sponsored by Learning Express Toys & Gifts as well as other local businesses. This year marks the third annual Children’s Business Fair with more than 35 booths offering goods and products created by …
The Toy Book – Learning Express founder Sharon DiMinico marked the 35th anniversary of the company — the leading franchisor of specialty toy stores in the U.S. — by passing the torch to her daughter, Lauren Derse, who takes on the role of CEO. “Lauren brings with her a Harvard Business School degree but more importantly, she has had in-store …
ToyWorld Magazine – Mike Derse is director of Business Development at Learning Express Toys. Based in Massachusetts, Mike heads up franchise and new business development, strategic planning, financial reporting, real estate and franchise compliance. Here he reports on his recent visit to the Toymaster May Show in Harrogate. Full Article: https://issuu.com/toyworldmag/docs/toy_world_magazine_july_2022_sml/s/16238141
Devens, Mass., June 30, 2022 — The Learning Express Toys & Gifts Franchise hosted its annual Convention and Vendor Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, FL earlier this week, giving store owners a first look at upcoming products from nationwide vendors. This Convention marked the 35th anniversary of the franchise and founder Sharon DiMinico’s transition from CEO to her daughter, Lauren Derse. …
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – A truckload of toys made their way to a South Florida children’s hospital, a special delivery that promises to bring smiles to the young patients and take some of the stress out of a hospital visit. 7News cameras on Wednesday captured stuffed animals, dollhouses, play sets and other toys that will be gifted to patients at …
