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COLLEGEVILLE, PA. Caroline Brant, owner of two Learning Express stores in Pennsylvania; Learning Express Toys of Collegeville and Blue Bell, was recently interviewed on Fox 29 Philadelphia. She reveals her top picks for the Spring and Easter season. To view the entire interview, click the link below. https://www.fox29.com/video/1045493
The Toy Book Sharon DiMinico, founder and CEO at Learning Express, talks about supply chain disruptions, top toy trends, and Learning Express exclusives in the Toy Book’s annual State of the Industry Q&A. The Toy Book: How did Learning Express plan for supply chain disruptions early in 2021? Sharon DiMinico: Because of our close partnerships with our vendors, we knew early last year …
Retail Merchandiser, Strategies for Growth With its network of locally owned toy stores continuing to grow, Learning Express prepares for its biggest year yet. As a company known for its dedicated network of local storeowners, friendly atmosphere and impressive range of on-trend toys, Learning Express continues to see success. With the help of its brand-new website, exclusive range of Squishmallow …
Digital Commerce 360 Gretchen Salois Original Article Posted at Digital Commerce 360. The pandemic fueled a social commerce phenomenon that resulted in an unexpected jump in web sales thanks to children sharing popular toys like Pop Its and Squishmallows on TikTok. Toy retail chain Learning Express is riding this wave of success while keeping an eye out for the next …
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Sarah Toups, owner of Learning Express of Shreveport, LA, was recently interviewed on KTBS Channel 3. She discussed how difficult shutdowns were for business in 2020 and how thankful she is that the community has come out to support local businesses in 2021. “Everyone has really come out in full support and gave me the courage to keep …
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Joanna Holland, owner of two Learning Express franchises in the Chattanooga area, was recently interviewed by local NBC affiliate, WRCB, about early sales results for the 2021 holiday season. “For the whole year we’ve been having our best year in history, actually, with a couple of different toy crazes with fidgets and Squishmallows that have been going on.” …
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Loving Living Local, a show on Ark-La-Tex, a southern state television network, recently interviewed Shreveport, LA store owner and Learning Express franchisee, Sarah Toups, about the upcoming holiday season. “We would love to keep people local this Christmas,” Toups said. To see the entire video segment, click the link below. https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/lovinglivinglocalnbc6/club-365-learning-express-toys-of-shreveport/
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania. Caroline Brant, owner of two Learning Express locations, recently discussed with local Fox affiliate Fox29 the upcoming holiday season and how to beat the holiday shipping delays by shopping local at Learning Express. “Squishmallows are hot, don’t wait, they’re very popular!” explained Caroline. When referring to Pokemon Cards, which are in short supply, she said, “If you see …
SYLVANIA, Ohio. A beloved local toy store returns to Sylvania, Ohio this October with the grand re-opening of Learning Express Toys and Gifts at 5577 Monroe Street. Lifelong Ohio residents, new owners Rene and Rich Rusgo are excited to bring their passion for community to a small business that helps create memories for kids of all ages. The grand re-opening …
RENO, Nevada. Learning Express of Reno, NV recently explained their holiday inventory strategy and “Shop Early” advertising campaign on local television station Channel 2 KTVN. As a result of shipping delays and product scarcity, owner Jennifer Frederito gave advice to shoppers all around the country. “Several families have already done all of their Christmas shopping, and it’s only September,” she …
