Collaboration Will Support Health and Wellness Charitable Organization
PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2016 / Epic Stores Corp. ("Epic" or the "Company") (PINKSHEETS: EPSC), a second-hand goods retailer that operates retail stores in the United States, today announced that Epic has partnered with Gemini Virgo Productions (GVP), an endurance event company.
Gemini Virgo Productions (GVP) hosts marathon events in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico where it each event benefits a charity that focuses on health and wellness. As part of the partnership, GVP will advertise Epic Thrift sponsored collection sites during their marathons for participants to contribute gently used clothing, and in return, Epic will pay GVP's charity for every pound of items collected. The first event will be "Run Like A Mother Phoenix," a national 5k event that supports women empowerment and education training programs, on May 8, 2016, where attendance is expected to exceed 500 participants.
"Helping our communities through partnering with charitable organizations is a key mission of Epic Thrift," commented Brian Davidson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Epic Stores Corp. "Our partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Greater Las Vegas last year, in addition to GVP announced today, highlights our intent to continue supporting our local communities in this manner. We're excited to work with this fantastic organization and look forward to sharing more relationships in the future which allow us to source high quality inventory, drive retail traffic to our locations, all the while supporting the wonderful fundraising opportunities."
About Epic Stores Corp.
Epic is a second hand goods retailer that operates second hand retail stores in the United States. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers high quality, on-trend second hand clothing, accessories and household products at affordable prices. As of June 1, 2015, the company employed 232 employees and operated 12 retail stores in four states. Founded in 2010, Epic opened its first retail store in Phoenix, Arizona. Since that time, the company has opened additional stores in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas. All of the retail stores sell products directly to consumers. The company also operates a leading wholesale business that supplies used shoes, books and clothing to distributors.
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President and CEO
Epic Stores Corp.
Tel (855) 636-3742
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SOURCE: Epic Stores Corp.
