For those of you with school age kids, you undoubtedly have heard of, or have been a customer of, Learning Express. Located in McKinney at the NE corner of Lake Forest and Eldorado Pkwy, Learning Express has been my choice for birthday gifts, toys for my kids and for the monthly birthday party gifts that always are needed!
Why?
Learning Express offers unique, educational toys (that are FUN) that you can't find at the local big box chain stores. Sure, you can find a few Legos and other brand name toys, but for the most part you can find personalized toys that are different and more brain-stimulating (if that's a word?) than any where else. The staff is always friendly and they even offer, get this - FREE GIFT WRAPPING.
Sadly, I am writing this store review a moment too late. Unfortunately, Learning Express is closing their doors. For you groupies out there and loyal customers, this is sad news. It's bad news for the city of McKinney as well. We are losing a fabulous business. A sign of the times, for sure.
**So why write a review about a closing store? It's not too late to help them out, which in turn will help YOU out too. A win-win of sorts.
As of today (12/14/09), EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 50% OFF (excluding personalized gifts which are still 35% off) and Redline items are an extra 10% off!
Win for you: inexpensive and GREAT gifts just in time for Christmas.
Win for Learning Express: you are helping them clear their inventory as quickly as possible.
Stop by and grab up some gifts while the selection is still good.
Locations:
Learning Express - McKinney, TX
The Plaza at Stonebridge
4900 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 148 - McKinney, TX 75070
972-542-8697
Learning Express - Allen, TX
McDermott Towne Crossing
1314 W. McDermott, Suite 140 - Allen, TX 75013
214-383-2610
Regular Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00noon - 5:00pm
Thank you for being a great McKinney business, Learning Express!
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Hi Kim,
That is really sad! I used to sell in that area for Centex homes and actually grand opened Eldorado Estates back in 1993....stuck out in a trailor (with a generator) and in the woods with nothing around. It wasn't the safest place to be that's for sure!!!
Tiffany
Kim, Thanks for the great information. I am sure a lot of people will be sad to see it close.
Really GREAT Localism post and I like the fact that you are also making an appeal!
**So why write a review about a closing store? It's not too late to help them out,
Nice job!
Thats sad that a book store would close, especially during xmas time.
It is so sad to me when great little stores built in a community have to close. I agree with Russell's question, is it too late to help them? Then reality drifts in and I realize I don't know all the reasons why the business is closing. Maybe they are older and want to retire. This lack of knowledge does not take away the feeling of loss of another family owned business in a community. This is what makes our communites strong. What I will do to help is buy locally.
Kim, Being in Real Estate so many of us our self employed and understand just how sad it is that a local business is closing. It hurts our community. We are currently opening a family owned Flooring Store in Plano. The Floor Hut to serve the needs of the community. Please drop by and say hello. We're working hard to open the first week of march at the south west corner of Custer & Parker.
Hi Kim. I just hate to see so many hometown, independently owned companies no longer being able to compete with all the big-box stores.