Over at AMain they’ve introduced that they’ve acquired HobbyTown. AMain has been dealing with a few of Hobbytown’s net enterprise for a number of years and now they’ve introduced they’ve acquired the corporate. Here is the press release-
“AMain Hobbies is announcing an agreement in principle to the acquisition of HobbyTown, the largest hobby, specialty toy/game, and STEM retail chain in the World. The agreement, which includes the Lincoln, Nebraska headquarters and distribution center will begin later this summer. Combined with AMain Hobbies’ current distribution network, AMain will now have three strategically placed distribution centers to reach wholesale and retail customers with unprecedented speed. The combination of AMain Hobbies’ and HobbyTown’s industry experience, knowledge, and wealth of data will offer hobbyists an even wider product selection and modern retail shopping experience while making it easier and more profitable for stores to operate in the current economy.
“We are honored and excited to bring HobbyTown into the AMain Hobbies family,” states AMain Hobbies CEO Kendall Bennett. “With almost 40 years under their belt, HobbyTown has been the go-to place for countless enthusiasts, like myself, to fuel their passion for radio-controlled cars, airplanes, specialty toys, and games, as well as STEM toys. Thom Walla and Bob Wilke have developed a proven successful retail model, and we’re stoked to bring our expertise in eCommerce, customer service, and fulfillment to the table. Our mission is clear – we want to buck the current trend and expand the retail scene across the US. We want to create a space where enthusiasts can come together, discover new things, learn, and connect with others while enjoying their free time.”
The HobbyTown chain of 106 retail shops spans to 35 U.S. states and options a wide array of radio management automobiles and airplanes, fashions, toys, puzzles/video games, and Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) toys. Thom Walla, Merlin Hayes, and Mary Hayes based HobbyTown Unlimited, Inc. in 1985 and opened the primary franchise retailer in 1986. The firm rapidly grew right into a pastime chief and continues to be a brick-and-mortar retail pacesetter the place many fanatics nationwide are first uncovered to the great world of RC automobiles/planes, fashions, toys, video games, and puzzles.”
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