Press Release From AMain Hobbies:
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AMain Hobbies is saying an settlement in precept to the acquisition of HobbyTown, the most important pastime, specialty toy/recreation, and STEM retail chain within the World. The settlement, which incorporates the Lincoln, Nebraska headquarters and distribution heart will start later this summer time. Combined with AMain Hobbies’ present distribution community, AMain will now have three strategically positioned distribution facilities to succeed in wholesale and retail prospects with unprecedented velocity. The mixture of AMain Hobbies’ and HobbyTown’s business expertise, information, and wealth of knowledge will supply hobbyists a good wider product choice and fashionable retail procuring expertise whereas making it simpler and extra worthwhile for shops to function within the present economic system.
“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 fans nationwide are first uncovered to the fantastic world of RC automobiles/planes, fashions, toys, video games, and puzzles.
“We have formed a great partnership with AMain Hobbies for the past seven years,” HobbyTown Founder Thom Walla remarked. “We have confidence Kendall and his team at AMain Hobbies along with the HobbyTown team will continue the tradition of bringing an enjoyable one-stop shopping experience to customers across the country.”
Several United States markets are focused for HobbyTown franchisee progress in 2023 and past. Current pastime retailer house owners who’ve thought-about growth or fans who want to personal their very own pastime retailer can inquire by way of the HobbyTown Franchise web site: https://hobbytownfranchise.com.
Widely recognized within the pastime business as a premier on-line retailer, AMain Hobbies has supported the brick-and-mortar retail group since its inception by way of its distribution packages, native retail shops, sponsorship of races and occasions hosted by native observe shops, and thru in-kind donations prolonged to the communities wherein these shops reside. In 2022, AMain Hobbies supported/sponsored greater than 200 occasions worldwide and are on tempo for much more in 2023.
“AMain Hobbies was founded by a true hobbyist in Kendall Bennett. Growing, supporting, and advancing the hobby industry is what Kendall and the entire AMain Hobbies team strives to make happen on an everyday basis. We spend countless hours and resources to ensure we provide the best overall customer experience in the industry,” states AMain Hobbies Chief Financial Officer Kevin Kiser. “It’s been said many times that brick-and-mortar stores are vital to the hobby industry. This is an opportunity for us to invest entirely in that belief and give retailers better tools to make them more profitable, save time, and feel like a valued part of the industry ecosystem. We are excited to combine the use of our data and technology with the existing HobbyTown stores and any other hobby dealers that want to grow their business model to ultimately provide the consumer with the first true omnichannel experience for our customers.”