There's a New Spot to Buy and Sell Gently Used Clothing & Accessories in RI

There's a New Spot to Buy and Sell Gently Used Clothing & Accessories in RI

There's a new place to shop in Rhode Island 

Plato’s Closet, which calls itself "the leading teen and young adult retail resale concept," has announced the grand opening of its new location in North Providence, located at 1401 Douglas Avenue. 

The brand provides local teens and young adults with a place that they say "not only puts cash back into their pockets, but sells gently used brand-name clothing and accessories in a variety of styles and sizes for less."

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With more than 520 franchised stores in the United States and Canada and focus on being a sustainable shopping resource, the new Plato’s Closet in North Providence opens on May 1. 

 

RI's Newest Location 

According to Plato's Closet, Rhode Island native Stephanie Gardner "has always had an entrepreneurial spirit."

After a decade of managing retail stores, Gardner then worked in corporate marketing position for an international retail brand but "always knew that business ownership was in her future" 

So she moved back home to bring her entrepreneurial dream to reality - with Plato's Closet. 

 “While my background in store management and retail marketing has given me a strong foundation, stepping into business ownership has been a whole new challenge,” says Gardner. “What’s made all the difference is the incredible support from the community. North Providence is such a welcoming place for small businesses, and I am truly grateful to be a part of this wonderful community.”

 

Grand Opening Events

Beginning on May 1 and throughout the weekend, Plato’s Closet North Providence is inviting guests to stop in to experience the following: 

Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4: Guests can enter to win Tate McRae concert tickets. The winner will be announced on Sunday night.

Thursday, May 1: The first 20 customers will receive a $20 gift card. There will be a coffee and pastries vendor on site in the morning. A designer bag drop will occur at 3 p.m. and guests can enter to win a designer handbag. Shoppers will also receive a $10 bounce back coupon upon purchase to use in June.

Friday, May 2: There will be a high-end shoe drop at 10 a.m. Shoppers will receive a $10 bounce back coupon upon purchase to use in June.

Saturday, May 3: The first 20 customers will receive a $10 gift card. Shoppers will receive a $10 bounce back coupon upon purchase to use in June. There will be a raffle for a $50 Plato’s Closet gift card.

Sunday, May 4: Shoppers will earn double points in their Loyalty Rewards with every purchase and sale.

Plato’s Closet is part of Winmark - the Resale Company, a national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing "Resale for Everyone."

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