Plato’s Closet®, the leading teen and young adult retail resale concept, recently opened its location in North Providence, located at 1401 Douglas Ave. The brand is known for providing local teens and young adults with a place that 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.

With a focus on being a sustainable shopping resource, the new Plato’s Closet in North Providence opened on May 1. Plato’s Closet is part of Winmark – the Resale Company®, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone®.

Meet the Local Owner

Rhode Island native, Stephanie Gardner has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. After a decade of managing retail stores, Gardner transitioned into a corporate marketing position for an international retail brand but always knew that business ownership was in her future. Wanting to return to her Rhode Island roots, Gardner moved back home to bring her entrepreneurial dream to reality.

Gardner first discovered Plato’s Closet in college and quickly became a loyal customer, selling her outgrown clothes and shopping for active and everyday wear. The brand’s sustainability mission and commitment to giving clothing a second life have stayed with her since. When the opportunity arose to open her own Plato’s Closet, she knew this was the perfect fit for North Providence.

“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.”

More About Plato’s Closet North Providence

Unlike a typical consignment store, no appointment is necessary to sell clothing and accessories to Plato’s Closet. Customers can achieve savings up to 70 percent off trendy, brand-name clothing and accessories and receive cash on the spot for gently used items that are outgrown or no longer wanted.

Winmark’s resale concepts allow for gently used clothing and accessories to end up in someone else’s closet rather than thrown into a landfill, providing a resource for shoppers who are looking to update their closet in a mindful environmental manner.

For more information or store hours, the new Plato’s Closet can be reached at (401) 537-7719 or https://platoscloset.com/locations/north-providence-ri/.

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 520 franchised stores in the United States and Canada, we are focused on sustainability and shopping value for the latest styles and hottest brands, all in great condition. Plato’s Closet is franchised by Winmark – the Resale Company®, which also franchises Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. For more information visit www.platoscloset.com.

About Winmark Corporation
Winmark − the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. At March 29, 2025, there were 1,363 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 79 franchises have been awarded but are not open.

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