Ann Arbor, Mich. – The economic slump, skyrocketing gas and grocery prices and consumers’ increasing anxieties about unprecedented environmental issues have fueled increased traffic and spending at Children’s Orchard, a growing franchise of children’s ‘upscale-resale’ stores that serves as a modern day recycling facility for children’s clothes, toys, and furniture.
Nearly 80 Children’s Orchard locations across the country buy and sell gently-used, children’s name brand, designer clothing and accessories at deeply discounted prices. Recognizing a national retail trend in the booming $200 billion children’s market, Children’s Orchard’s ‘upscale resale’ boutiques are a favorite alternative for parents and families who are feeling the economic squeeze.
“Parents get really excited about paying 40-80 percent less for their children’s clothing and toys, no matter what income bracket they belong to,” said Taylor Bond, CEO of Children’s Orchard and a veteran of both the retail and franchise industries. “Our franchise system anticipates unprecedented growth as parents opt to save money and keep their kids in-style by shopping at Children’s Orchard.”
At a traditional retail store, customers would expect to pay $50 or more for a Gymboree dress; the same dress would cost around $7 at Children’s Orchard. Similarly, GAPKIDS, Abercrombie, Tommy Hilfiger Kids separates that cost upwards of $70 at most stores would be closer to $12-$15 at Children’s Orchard.
In addition to selling high-end items at low-end prices, Children’s Orchard buys clothes, toys, and other items, paying cash or store credit for gently-used brand name products for children – a favorite feature for parents seeking to earn money and live more environmentally conscious lives.
“For nearly 30 years, Children’s Orchard has been a fundamentally, earth-friendly business,” said Bond. “Since 1980, Children’s Orchard has sold and donated more than 100 million kids items. More and more consumers are realizing that bringing their children’s used clothing to Children’s Orchard is an effective way to reduce the amount of textile waste that adds tons to already-bulging landfills. If certain items brought to our stores do not meet our quality standards, we simply donate them to local charitable organizations.”
About Children’s Orchard
Founded in 1980, Children’s Orchard is the nation’s first franchise of gently used and new name-brand children’s items. With nearly 80 franchise locations, each Children’s Orchard location buys and sells quality used and new children’s brand name clothing, toys and accessories in an upscale retail environment. Children’s Orchard stores are designed to emphasize quality, value, comfort and commitment to the local community. For more information, please visit the website at www.childrensorchard.com/ or call (800) 999-KIDS.