Frugal Fashionistas Rejoice: New Resale Concept for Women Opens in Exton

EXTON (June 15, 2016) – 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 Exton is opening Thursday, June 16 at 187 West Lincoln Highway. 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. Topolski recently relocated her other retail store, Plato’s Closet, to be right next door to her new Style Encore in Exton. Plato’s Closet is a sister brand to Style Encore focusing on teens and young twentysomethings.

“I saw the demand my Plato’s Closet was fulfilling and wanted to provide the same service for the fashion savvy, bargain hunting women in the community,” said Carol Topolski, owner of Style Encore Exton. “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.”

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, The Limited and White House Black Market, among others. Topolski 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 Exton 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 http://www.style-encoreexton.com/ or call 484-879-4109.

About Style Encore®

Style Encore® buys and sells gently used apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories for women. Rapidly growing with more than 35 franchised stores in the United States, the retailer aims to be the preferred store for fashionistas, bargain hunters, and recycling-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 leasing and developing franchises for retail stores that buy, sell, and trade new and used merchandise, it is the parent company of Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Music Go Round®, Style Encore®, Wirth Business Credit® and Winmark Capital®. As of December 26, 2015, there were 1,150 franchises in operation under the company’s retail brands, as well as an additional 88 retail franchises that have been awarded but are not open. For more information visit www.winmarkcorporation.com and www.winmarkfranchises.com.

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