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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 …
DEVENS, Massachusetts. Learning Express Toys & Gifts named Squishmallows “Best Toy of the Year” for the second year in a row at the 2021 Learning Express Convention held virtually in June 2021. Read the full article at the Gifts and Decorative Accessories blog at the link below. https://www.giftsanddec.com/trending-gifts/kids/learning-express-names-squishmallows-best-toy-of-the-year/
DEVENS, Massachusetts. Learning Express Founder and CEO, Sharon DiMinico, was recently interviewed by toy industry magazine Toy Book regarding the 2019 holiday season and her outlook for 2020. Sharon was asked the following questions: What were the best-sellers at Learning Express during the 2019 holiday season? What trends will have the biggest impact on the toy industry this year and …
by Sharon DiMinico People ask me all the time how I got into the toy business so I thought I’d write an abbreviated version of my journey. It’s probably a familiar story for many business owners, but here goes…. The Start My dad was an entrepreneur. I vividly remember his stories at the dinner table about the many projects he …
HOUSTON, Texas. In a recent Click 2 Houston segment, Learning Express Toys Cypress & Town & Country owner, Shannon Fritz, discussed the hottest toy ideas for Summer 2019. To view the entire segment on Click 2 Houston, click the link below: The Top Toys For Summer Fun: Simple Ways To Keep The Kids Occupied While School’s Out!
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Patrick Holland, owner of Learning Express Toys Chattanooga & Mountain Top Toys, a Learning Express Store, partnered with a new trend, Le-Glue. “We bumped into Le-Glue, at Toy Fair, and realized that we’re from the same hometown. So, naturally, we knew that they would be great partners,” said Patrick Holland, Owner of Learning Express Toys Chattanooga & Mountain …
DEVENS, Massachusetts. The Learning Express Marketing Team announced today the mailing of the 2019 Learning Express March/April Catalog, “Hooray For The Bunny Buffet!”, to customers’ homes. An online version of the 2019 Learning Express March/April Catalog can be found here: Hooray For The Bunny Buffet! Hard copies are available in many store locations, while supplies last.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Patrick Holland, owner of Learning Express Toys Chattanooga & Mountain Top Toys, a Learning Express Store, gave his thoughts on the 2019 Toy Industry, in a recent L.A. Times article. “Toymakers that may not have been as cordial in the past are much more open after seeing we are still around and are growing,” said Patrick Holland, Owner …
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Patrick & Joanna Holland, owners of Learning Express Toys Chattanooga and Mountain Top Toys, a Learning Express Store, met with 3 Plus You WRCBTV Channel 3 to discuss toy & gift ideas for the 2018 addition of “12 Days of Christmas”. The segment runs for 12 days on 3 Plus You WRCBTV Channel 3. Each episode is posted …
HOUSTON, Texas. In a recent WAFF 48 segment, Learning Express Toys of Huntsville owner, Rebecca Vergara, discussed the hottest toy ideas for the 2018 Holiday season. “Some of the more popular toys this season are the Laser X at-home laser tag game, the Scruff-a-Luvs interactive stuffed animals, and anything with sequins,” said Vergara. To view the entire segment on WAFF …
