For 30 years, Winmark - The Resale Company has proven their commitment to reducing waste by providing Resale for Everyone® through their brands Plato's Closet, Once Upon A Child, Play It Again Sports, Style Encore and Music Go Round. Through their franchises, over 457,000 items are recycled per day - that's nearly 169 MILLION items recycled per year!
As the team's Official Resale Partner, the LA Kings and Winmark have partnered together to host Gear Donation Drives across Southern California. Fans can donate their gently-used sports and fitness gear, and receive two tickets to an upcoming LA Kings game. When the donated gear is re-sold, "a portion of the proceeds goes back to the Kings Care Foundation, so we're able to re-invest that money back into the community and back into kids who are playing hockey", says Gabe Gelbard, the LA Kings Supervisor of Community Relations.
Jim Raulin, store owner of Simi Valley's Play It Again Sports location, is passionate about hockey and providing his community with affordable gear. "When you can come into Play It Again Sports and buy used gear that's less than half the price, it really helps out a lot."
Winmark franchises offer customers a better way to keep their clothes, sporting goods and music equipment out of the landfills and in use for a fuller, longer product lifespan. High-quality secondhand shops such as Winmark's franchises give consumers an easier way to buy and sell used goods within their local communities. Winmark franchises actively engage with their local communities fostering a positive social impact and promoting sustainable practices among their customers and neighbors.
Together, AEG, the LA Kings and Winmark are committed to reducing waste, and providing sustainable and affordable resources for our community. For more information on franchising opportunities with Winmark, visit https://winmarkcorporation.com/.
