Style Encore a New Resale Concept for Women Opens in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS (MAY 2019) – 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!

With a focus on being fashion savvy and shopping smart, the new Style Encore® in Fort Myers is opening May 9, 2019 at 11621 S Cleveland Ave. Designed by women, for women, Style Encore is part of a unique national resale chain that specializes in clothing and accessories. The fresh, trendy store buys and sells gently-used, clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories, among other items.

The grand opening celebration begins May 9 at 9:30 a.m. and continues through the weekend. Shoppers will receive $10 coupon with every purchase to spend at a later date, as well as having the chance to win a variety of designer merchandise. There will be refreshments and treats throughout the weekend. More information can be found here.

“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 Carolyn Rivera, owner of Style Encore Fort Myers. “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 90 percent off regular retail prices.”

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, Banana Republic, Chico’s, Coach, Gap, Talbots, Louis Vuitton and White House Black Market, among others. Rivera 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 Fort Myers Style Encore is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit https://www.style-encorefortmyers.com/ or call 239-887-4860.

About Style Encore®

Style Encore® buys and sells gently used apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories for women. Rapidly growing with 61 franchised stores in the United States, the retailer aims to be the preferred store for fashionistas, bargain hunters and sustainability-conscious women by focusing on the latest styles and hottest brands, all in great condition. 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 www.style-encore.com and www.winmarkfranchises.com.

About Winmark Corporation

Winmark Corporation, based in Minneapolis, creates, supports and finances business. Specializing in franchising, Winmark is the franchisor of the industry-leading resale brands Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round® that buy, sell and trade gently used products. Additionally, the company operates Winmark Franchise Partners®, Winmark Capital® and Wirth Business Credit®. As of March 30, 2019, there were 1,241 franchises in operation under the company’s retail brands, as well as an additional 46 retail franchises that have been awarded but are not yet open. For more information visit www.winmarkcorporation.com, www.winmarkfranchises.com and www.winmarkfranchisepartners.com.

Media Contact: Katie Grossman, Fishman Public Relations, 847-945-1300 or kgrossman@fishmanpr.com