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On April 7th, 2022

Making Resale Feel Upscale

Years ago, the words “resale clothing” conjured visions of cluttered thrift stores, bargain bins, and dingy aesthetics. Customers often used to equate resale clothing with low-quality, cast-offs. Thankfully, the sentiment toward resale clothing is changing into something more positive. Uptown Cheapskate is playing a role in this mindset shift by offering resale shoppers an upscale ...

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On February 14th, 2022

The Environmental Impact of Resale

Tyler Gordon | May 13, 2024   One of the biggest reasons modern shoppers are getting into resale clothing is because they’re concerned about their environmental impact in every aspect of their lives, including their apparel. The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world (next to oil). Conscious consumers want to minimize ...

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On January 31st, 2022

Who’s the Target Uptown Cheapskate Customer?

Tyler Gordon | December 1, 2024     Pinpointing target customers in retail isn’t always easy. But in order to successfully market your business, you need to know who to market to! Uptown Cheapskate’s resale clothing franchise model focuses on a few key customer segments that are in tune with modern shopping and fashion industry ...

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On January 14th, 2022

Resale Means Budget Benefits

Perhaps the biggest draw of resale clothing stores is the price per item. Buyers can find high-quality, gently used apparel and accessories for a fraction of the cost of a similar item in a traditional retail store. At a time when U.S. citizens have limited disposable and discretionary income, saving money on clothes is huge. ...

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On January 3rd, 2022

Resale is Great for Men, Too!

Tyler Gordon | April 6, 2025       One of the oldest shopping stereotypes is that woman love to shop, and men do not. Both traditional retail and secondhand clothing stores tend to cater to women for this reason. However, these stores miss out on an important segment of the market—male shoppers. Resale is ...

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On May 15th, 2021

Resale Clothing Business Review: A Conversation With Amanda Walls

Former Dallas area owner reinvests in an Uptown Cheapskate store after a successful banking career Recently, Amanda Walls, owner of an Uptown Cheapskate resale clothing business in Allen, Texas shared her story franchising with Uptown Cheapskate with us. This is her second go-round with the franchise as an owner. She sold her first location when ...

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On March 15th, 2021

Uptown Cheapskate Lands On Franchise Chatter’s 10 Best Apparel and Accessories List

Resale clothing business gains attention for rapid growth and potential for future expansion based on an adaptable business model Franchise Chatter has published their list of The 10 Best Apparel and Accessories Retail Franchises of 2021, and Uptown Cheapskate, resale clothing business, ranks high at No. 4. Popular among prospective entrepreneurs, Franchise Chatter ranks its ...

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On October 5th, 2017

Uptown Cheapskate is More Than a Thrift Store Franchise

Tyler Gordon | May 26, 2024     Just when you thought you’ve seen everything the secondhand market has to offer, Uptown Cheapskate raises the bar, delivering an upscale experience that redefines resale, one article of gently used clothing at a time. For customers, our first-class clothing store franchise concept means more organized store layouts, enthusiastic team ...

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