Midlanders may have a few more options when it comes to retail resale stores in the coming years.
Winmark Corporation, which owns Play it Again Sports, Plato’s Closet and Once Upon a Child, is looking for franchisees interested in bringing the three stores to the Tall City.With the nearest locations of any of its shops in Lubbock and El Paso, Pete First, director of Franchise Development, said they see an opportunity to reach the Permian Basin through expansions into Midland.
In a typical year, the corporation opens 50 to 60 stores, he said. With the economy still slumping in most states, First said the market for gently used sportswear, kids clothing and teen apparel has been continuing to increase.