Learning Express Names Squishmallows “Best Toy of the Year”

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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/

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Learning Express Founder & CEO Sharon DiMinico featured in Toy Book

Mike Derse Toy Fair, Toy Industry

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 …

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The Learning Express Story

Mike Derse Franchising, Toy Industry

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 …

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LE Chattanooga & Mountain Top Team Up With Le-Glue

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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 …

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Learning Express Delivers 2019 March/April Catalog

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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.

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LE Chattanooga & Toy Industry Look Forward To 2019

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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 …

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Huntsville Franchisee Talks Wishlist Holiday Toys

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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 …