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Toy World Magazine October 2023 – After 20 years working at A.C. Nielsen/D&B Research Company, Rick Derr opened the first Learning Express Toys franchise in the Chicago area in 1996, and then became a sub-franchiser, opening nine more stores. Although leaving the corporate environment behind, he has combined his expertise in data and numbers with a passion for the toy …
THE TOY BOOK – The holiday season is officially underway for the toy industry, and following the debut of The Toy Insider’s 18th annual Holiday Gift Guide, retailer predictions and hot toy lists are rolling out. While many hot lists skew toward toys and games that are primarily sold at mass retail, the specialty market is more nuanced. Independent toy …
THE TOY BOOK – In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lauren Derse, CEO of Learning Express Toys & Gifts to the show. Derse leads the largest franchised toy store chain in the U.S. and has vast experience with store ownership and oversight. Learning Express is known for its expert …
WTOL CBS 11 – Rene Rusgo, owner of Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Sylvania, OH, shows off some toys and games from Learning Express that will encourage kids to both have fun and learn. Click here for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuEh3xrhr1g
PATCH – A Learning Express franchisee and Port Washington mom plans a grand opening next week of her new shop, specializing in educational toys. Michelle Pascucci, a Port Washington resident, is opening a new toy store in town, one where children can visit and try out toys. The store, a Learning Express franchise, will open Thursday, Oct. 20 on 67 …
KBTX CBS 3 – Halloween will be here sooner than we know it, so Learning Express Toys of College Station, TX, owner Bridget Mais has recommendations on popular in-store costumes along with some that will allow for more creativity. “We all know we’ve not been able to have a proper Halloween, and I think this year is gonna be awesome,” …
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/
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 …
