AVENTURA, Florida. A new viral trend is bringing families into toy stores across the country, and Learning Express store owners are right in the middle of it.
In a recent feature by NBC Miami, Isaac Bendrao of Learning Express Toys & Gifts Aventura store shared how the “NeeDoh hunting” craze is creating incredible energy in-store.
What started as a simple squishy sensory toy has quickly turned into a full-blown collectible trend. Kids are searching for specific styles, trading with friends, and coming back again and again to see what’s new. The result? Lines out the door, product limits, and a level of excitement that only specialty toy retail can deliver.
For franchise owners, this is a perfect example of the power of:
- Trend awareness and fast merchandising
- In-store experiences that can’t be replicated online
- Building community around play and discovery
Moments like this don’t just drive sales. They create loyal customers and memorable store experiences that keep families coming back.
Read the full article and watch the video here:
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/squishy-toys-are-all-the-rage-in-the-needoh-hunting-viral-trend/3790815/

