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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 …
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 …
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Recently, Toy Book magazine interviewed Learning Express store owner and franchisee, Melissa McCollum, whose TikTok account @learningexpressbham currently entertains more than two million followers. When asked why the social media platform has been so successful for her store, Ms. McCollum replied, “TikTok is a great platform for toy stores because we are able to show our products to …
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Learning Express Toys & Gifts owner and franchisee, Mary Lewis, was featured today on Fox Channel 6 Milwaukee. Mary described some of the featured products in Learning Express’ largest holiday catalog ever. To view the original video, click the link below. https://www.fox6now.com/video/871348
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/
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 …
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Learning Express franchisee and store owner, Sarah Toups, was recently featured in an article on local news station KSLA. Ms. Toups discussed her favorite toys for the upcoming holiday season. To view the original article, click the link below. https://www.ksla.com/2019/12/19/educational-toy-ideas-kids/
COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Bridget Mais, owner of Learning Express Toys of College Station, TX, was recently featured on local CBS-affiliate KBTX Channel 3. In the segment, Ms. Mais demonstrated her favorite toys for this holiday season. The recorded video segment can be viewed at the link below. https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Christmas-gifts-for-all-ages-at-Learning-Express-Toys-566078701.html
HOUSTON, Texas. Shannon Fritz, owner of two Learning Express franchises in Houston, TX and Cypress, TX, shared her top five gifts for this holiday season live on Houston Life, a local television program. Her top five toys for this year are listed below. To watch the entire recorded television program, click the link below. https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2019/12/04/houston-toy-store-owner-shares-top-5-picks-of-the-season/ Shannon’s Top 5 1. Auto …
