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ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2025 — Learning Express Toys, the nation’s leading franchisor of specialty toy stores, proudly hosted its 26th Annual Convention & Toy Expo at the enchanting Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Walt Disney World. The event, held from June 22nd to June 25th, united store owners, managers, and more than 100 top toy vendors from across the …
DEVENS, Massachuetts. Recently, the article “Learning Express: A Family Run Toy Empire” appeared in The American Executive, a business-and-leadership magazine. The piece chronicles how Learning Express Toys & Gifts has successfully navigated a retail landscape dominated by e-commerce giants by embracing a community-centric, nostalgia-infused model. CEO Lauren Derse, who has been connected to the business since childhood as the daughter …
BEND, Oregon. Local business owner Alee Lees, franchise owner of Learning Express Toys of Bend, OR, was featured on a recent TV segment highlighting top Christmas toys for 2024. The segment aired on “Good Morning Central Oregon” and showcased Alee’s expertise in curating innovative and educational toys that are captivating families this holiday season. Her store, known for its wide …
NEW YORK, New York. The Toy Association has announced that Sharon DiMinico, founder of Learning Express Toys, will be inducted into the 2025 Toy Industry Hall of Fame for her significant contributions to the specialty toy industry and her support of neighborhood toy stores. DiMinico’s dedication to creating a unique, community-focused retail experience has left a lasting impact on the …
NAPERVILLE, Illinois. Learning Express Toys and Gifts has returned to Naperville with different owners than those of the previous location. See the full video at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-4vIRTRfo
NAPERVILLE, Illinois. Learning Express is celebrating the successful opening of its latest store, which is located in Naperville, Illinois. Read the original article from Toy World Magazine at the link below. https://toyworldmag.co.uk/learning-express-successfully-opens-new-store-in-naperville-illinois/
Pepperell, MA – October 5, 2023 – Learning Express Toys and Gifts is thrilled to announce its recent recognition by Franchise Times Magazine as it secures the impressive #349 spot on the esteemed Top 400 list of franchises. This prestigious ranking is a testament to Learning Express’s dedication to delivering exceptional toy and gift retail experiences to customers and franchisees …
Andover, MA, August 25, 2023 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest specialty toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long Grand Opening celebration at its newly reopened location in Andover, MA, Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th. The weekend will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 1pm followed by activities, discounts, giveaways, Pipedream cupcake truck and …
Natick, MA, August 18, 2023 – Join Learning Express Toys, the nation’s largest educational toy retailer, for a fun-filled, weekend-long grand opening celebration at its brand-new location inside the Natick Mall in Natick, MA, Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th. Customers can stop by for photo opportunities with costumed characters as well as fun activities and a Make Your …
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 …
