FAQ: New Once Upon A Child Grand Opening in Wilson, NC
Summary
Once Upon A Child is opening a new location in Wilson, NC on October 30, offering affordable gently used children's items while providing local families with sustainable shopping options and opportunities to earn cash for their used items.
What is Once Upon A Child and what does it offer?
Once Upon A Child is a retail resale concept that sells gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, accessories, and equipment at affordable prices while also allowing parents to sell their used items for cash.
Where is the new Wilson location and when does it open?
The new store is located at 2101 Tarboro St in Wilson, NC and opens on October 30.
Who owns the new Wilson location?
The store is owned by Rease Newton, a former educator and mom of three, along with her parents Tom and Tonya Allen as co-owners.
What makes Once Upon A Child different from typical consignment stores?
Unlike typical consignment stores, Once Upon A Child doesn’t require appointments and pays on the spot for items it purchases from consumers.
What are the environmental benefits of shopping at Once Upon A Child?
The store provides sustainable shopping by keeping children’s clothing, toys, and accessories out of landfills and giving them new life in other families’ homes.
What special events are planned for the grand opening weekend?
The grand opening from October 30-November 2 features a bounce house, raffle giveaways, $25 gift cards for the first 25 customers on October 30, face painting, a petting zoo, free cupcakes, a mobile coffee cart, superhero appearances, trick-or-treating, food vendors, and double loyalty points on Sunday.
How does the customer loyalty program work?
Customers earn points in their loyalty account for purchases, with double points offered on Sunday, November 2 for every $10 spent buying from or selling to the store.
What safety standards does Once Upon A Child follow?
The store ensures all products meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards, with staff staying up-to-date on recalled items and immediately removing them from inventory.
Why did Rease Newton decide to open this location in Wilson?
As a longtime customer who previously traveled 45 minutes to the nearest store, she realized Wilson families deserved the same opportunity closer to home and wanted to provide a family-focused shopping experience for her community.
What types of items can customers buy and sell at Once Upon A Child?
Customers can buy and sell gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, accessories, and equipment.
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