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Cothes Mentor sells gently used name-brand and
designer clothing, shoes and accessories for up to
70% off of original retail prices
Learn About Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year
It’s always fun to follow fashion trends and add them to your style. It can help make your look a little more hip and cool. One of the hottest trends for 2015 is the color Marsala, which is the Pantone color of the year. On their website, the Pantone Color Institute, the authority on color, […]
Read moreCLOTHES MENTOR: Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year
It’s fun to follow fashion trends and incorporate them into your wardrobe where you see fit. It can help make your style a little more chic and modern. One of the trends for 2015 is the color Marsala, which is the Pantone color of the year. On their website, the Pantone Color Institute, the authority […]
Read moreNTY FRANCHISE COMPANY: NTY Named to MN’s Fast 50 2014
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal released their list of the Fast 50, a list of Minnesota’s top entrepreneurs for the year. The list takes an in-depth look some of the fastest-growing companies in the state, and Ron and Chad Olson were featured as part of this list. The article looks at the humble beginnings of […]
Read moreNEW USES: The New “New Uses” News Blog
Welcome to the News section of the New Uses site. We will be sharing articles written by and for the New Uses Franchise. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements, and to learn more about the New Uses Stores and Franchises!
Read moreCLOTHES MENTOR: Clothes Mentor Awarded Entrepreneur Franchise 500 5 Years Straight
Since opening the first store in 2001, Clothes Mentor has been offering an upscale retail store experience, buying and selling used women’s clothing, shoes, purses and other accessories. The store began franchising in 2007, and has seen tremendous growth since, expanding the one-store idea into a nationally-recognized franchise. In 2011, the Clothes Mentor brand was honored […]
Read moreNTY FRANCHISE COMPANY: Franchise Times: Recycling Kings At It Again
Ron Olson and his son Chad were recently featured by Franchise Times in a “Where Are They Now?” article. The article takes a quick look at the past, present, and future of franchise owner Ron Olson, speaking about his role as an “entrepreneur’s entrepreneur”, and the new franchise concepts for NTY. The full article can be […]
Read moreNTY Franchise Named to MN Fast 50 for 2014
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal released their list of the Fast 50, a list of Minnesota’s top entrepreneurs for the year. The list takes an in-depth look at some of the fastest-growing companies in the state, and Ron and Chad Olson were featured as part of this list. The article looks at the humble beginnings […]
Read moreResale franchisor gets second wind after Winmark
As Sarah Buzzell perused items at the new NTY Clothing Exchange in Minnetonka, she couldn’t help but notice the pristine quality of the used merchandise, rock-bottom prices — and that lulling fragrance. “This place smells amazing,” said the Ramsey resident, as the aroma of coconut lime verbena wafted from the store’s ScentAir machine. “The stuff […]
Read moreCLOTHES MENTOR: Clothes Mentor Debuts 3 New Commercials
Clothes Mentor is an excellent place to buy and sell designer womens clothing, providing an excellent deal to both buyers and sellers. We are constantly trying to let women know about our store, so that they too can experience what Clothes Mentor has to offer! We have put together 3 commercials, focusing on 3 different […]
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