Local shops see uptick in sales on Cyber Monday

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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, LA Store Owner Interviewed on Local TV About Holiday Season Preparations

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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 Store Owner Previews Holiday Hot Toy List

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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 …

Reno Franchise Prepares Inventory for Holiday Season

Mike Derse Local Franchise News Article, Owner Spotlight, Toy Industry

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 …

TikTok Sensation LE Birmingham Featured on Television

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Learning Express of Birmingham, Alabama was recently featured on local NBC-affiliate new station WVTM regarding their 2021 rise to fame on the social media platform, TikTok. The store, now about one year following their first TikTok appearance, has a following of more than 2 million users and receives hundreds of thousands of likes and follows each day. Learning …

Pinecrest, FL Franchise Featured on Local Television

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PINECREST, Florida. 7 News Miami, a local television news program, recently featured Learning Express Toys of Pinecrest, FL in a feature titled “Learning Express Toys has gifts for everyone this holiday season.” Store manager, Jessica, gave a tour of the store and showed off some of the most popular new toys for the holiday season. “For our boys this year, …

Houston toy store owner shares the BEST toys for keeping kids busy over Spring Break

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HOUSTON, Texas. Learning Express Toys store owner and franchisee, Shannon Fritz, was recently featured on a local NBC affiliate television program, Houston Life. On the program, Ms. Fritz discussed her favorite toys for entertaining the kids with screen-free toys over the upcoming school break. To view the video and see the original article, click the link below. https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2020/03/04/houston-toy-store-owner-shares-the-best-toys-for-keeping-kids-busy-over-spring-break/

Learning Express Cypress, TX Celebrates New Ownership

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CYPRESS, Texas. Community Impact Newspaper recently announced the new ownership of Learning Express of Cypress, TX effective February 10, 2020. The news site introduced new owners, Becky and Mike Souther. “I have been a resident of Cypress for 19 years and have a deep connection with this community,” said Ms. Souther. “We are so excited to own and operate a …