Grand Opening of Plato's Closet in West Ashley

West Ashley (May 26, 2016) – Local teens and twenty-somethings now have a place that not only puts cash back into their pockets, but sells gently-used brand-name clothing and accessories for less!

With a focus on being fashion savvy and shopping smart, the new Plato’s Closet in West Ashley kicks off its grand opening celebration today on Thursday, May 25 at 1720 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Plato’s Closet is part of a unique national recycling retail chain that specializes in clothing and accessories for teens and twenty-somethings. The hip, trendy clothing store buys and sells guys and girls gently-used, brand-name clothing and accessories, including: shoes, belts, purses, and jewelry, among other items.

According to Kha Stewart, who co-owns the new Plato’s Closet with her husband Eric Stewart, teens and twenty-somethings love to shop at Plato’s Closet because they can get brand-name clothing at great values. And, parents love the fact that their kids can take their gently-used brand-name clothing and turn it into cash. The Stewarts also own the Plato’s Closet in North Charleston and another in Rock Hill.

“Plato’s Closet fills a distinct niche in the retail market,” Stewart said. “We are a part of a unique retail resale business that specializes in the teen and young adult market segment. The great thing about the concept is that consumers are always looking for ways to stretch their dollar and Plato’s Closet lets them save money in two ways. Customers can achieve savings up to 70 percent off trendy, brand-name clothing and accessories. Plus, they can receive cash on the spot for gently-used items that are outgrown or no longer wanted.”

Unlike a typical consignment store, no appointment is necessary to sell clothing and accessories to Plato’s Closet. Plus, the store pays cash on the spot for goods it purchases from consumers. Typically, Plato’s Closet buys items that have been in retail stores within the past 12-to-18 months and are current styles seen in the mall. “We don’t try to create new fashion trends, we respond to actual trends in a timely and value-oriented manner,” Stewart added.

For more information or store hours, the new Plato’s Closet can be reached at 843-718-0140 or http://www.platosclosetofwestashley.com/.

About Plato’s Closet®

Plato’s Closet® leads the nation in the buying and selling of name brand, gently used apparel and accessories for teens and twenty-something girls and guys. With more than 450 franchised stores in the United States and Canada, the retailer focuses on the latest styles and hottest brands, all in great condition. Plato’s Closet is franchised by Winmark Corporation, which also franchises Play It Again Sports®, Once Upon a Child®, Style Encore®, and Music Go Round®. For more information visit www.platoscloset.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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