Source: Backyard Discovery

Ohio-based Step2 Discovery, the parent company of The Step2 Co. and Backyard Discovery merged Go Configure — its consumer delivery, assembly, and installation business unit — with Select Express & Logistics, a New York-based logistics, distribution, and light assembly outfit.

“The strategy behind this business deal centers on our passion to serve our consumers every step of the way, in the best way possible,” says Tony Ciepiel, CEO, Step2 Discovery. “This merger allows us to bring the industry-leading assembly and installation services of Go Configure together with the best-in-class logistics and delivery services of Select Express, creating a second-to-none, fully integrated white-glove delivery, and assembly service.”

The benefits of the merger went into effect this week with the addition of more, on-demand services, including increased geographic coverage and availability, an expanded technician network for faster scheduling and installation, combined white-glove delivery and assembly service, and more.

The Step2 Discovery product lineup includes toys such as swing sets, climbers, and playhouses paired with home products including pergolas and backyard cabanas.

Step2 will show off new products for fall at the Toy Insider’s Holiday of Play @ Home event on Oct. 22.

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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