Style Encore®, Sister Store of Plato’s Closet® and Once Upon A Child®, to Open First Minnesota Location on May 29; Store Created for Women by Women Buys and Sells Gently-Used Clothing, Shoes, Handbags and More
EAGAN, Minnesota. (May 15, 2014) – Local frugal fashionistas now have a place that not only puts cash back into their pockets, but also sells gently-used, clothing and accessories for less!
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With a focus on being fashion savvy and shopping smart, the new Style Encore® in Eagan is opening Thursday May 29, 2014 at 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Suite 125. Designed by women, for women, Style Encore is part of a unique national resale chain that specializes in clothing and accessories for women in their late 20s to mid 50s. The fresh, trendy store buys and sells gently-used, clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories, among other items.
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“Women like to have trendy, fashionable pieces in their closet for every occasion, so our goal is to make Style Encore the preferred store for fashionistas, bargain hunters and those who are recycling conscious,” said Mary Klapperich, owner of Style Encore Eagan. “Style Encore provides women the resource to sell items they no longer wear, get paid cash on the spot and then turn around and purchase new items at a tremendous value – up to 70 percent off regular retail prices.”
Although this is Klapperich’s first store, she is a veteran to the resale scene. Prior to opening her own Style Encore, Mary worked for its parent company, Minneapolis-based Winmark Corporation, for seven years in store operations, traveling weekly to help open new stores. When the company first announced that it was launching Style Encore, Mary jumped on board and signed a franchise agreement. She officially traded in her wings this past January for a firm spot on Cliff Lake Road.
At Style Encore, consumers can expect a wide selection of the latest styles in casual and business attire at great prices, from leading brands such as Ann Taylor, White House Black Market, Chico’s, Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Banana Republic, Gap, J. Jill, and The Limited, among others. Klapperich added, “When you shop at Style Encore, you won’t feel like you’re in a resale shop. Sure, all the merchandise is different, but the store has a relaxed, fresh feel that you won’t find in any other secondhand retailer. Plus, we’ve organized our new Style Encore by size and color, so it’s easy to come in and find great deals.”
Unlike typical consignment stores, consumers can sell their gently-used items all day, every day at Style Encore and receive cash on the spot. Plus, no appointment is needed to sell items at the location. Style Encore buys and sells items in great condition that are a current style, meaning they have been sold in stores in the past couple years.
The Eagan Style Encore is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit http://www.style-encoreeagan.com/ or call (612) 255-0573.
About Style Encore
Style Encore® buys and sells gently used clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for women in their late 20s to mid 50s. Launched in 2013, the concept focuses on the latest styles and hottest brands, all in great condition, and aims to be the preferred store for fashionistas, bargain hunters, and women who are recycling conscious. Style Encore is franchised by Winmark Corporation, which also franchises Plato’s Closet®, Play It Again Sports®, Once Upon a Child®, and Music Go Round®. For more information visit http://www.style-encore.com.
About Winmark Corporation
Winmark Corporation, based in Minneapolis, creates, supports and finances business. Specializing in leasing and developing franchises for retail stores that buy, sell, and trade new and used merchandise, it is the parent company of Play It Again Sports®, Once Upon A Child®, Plato’s Closet®, Music Go Round®, Style Encore®, Wirth Business Credit®, Winmark Capital® and www.WBSOnline.com. As of March 29, 2014, there were 1,021 franchises in operation under the company’s retail brands, as well as an additional 117 retail franchises that have been awarded but are not open. Winmark is publicly traded at (NASDAQ=WINA). For more information visit www.winmarkcorporation.com.