Days leading up to the Council Re|Sale will include a 90 percent off sale, in celebration of the store’s 90th anniversary, and a fill-a-bag sale for just $25!
Council Re|Sale, located at 3297 W. 12 Mile Road, in Berkley, Michigan, one of the oldest resale shops in metro Detroit will be expanding into the adjacent store for more shopping space and product displays making the store’s goods even more accessible to it’s friends and frequent shoppers.
In detail, the 4,400 sq. ft. expansion is expected to take place at the end of October and will offer more floor space, additional room for the store’s popular sales and an increased area for donation processing.
Before the expansion occurs, the store will hold its annual Fall Showcase event again this year. The showcase will feature women’s and men’s fall fashions and accessories at affordable pricing, including brands such as Coach, J. Jill, Chico’s, Banana Republic, Lafayette 148, Ralph Lauren, Lisa Todd, Nordstrom, Randi Rahm, Polo, Eileen Fisher, Ecco and Lululemon.
Fall Showcase will be held on Sunday Sept. 15 from 12.30 – 4 p.m., with a special $25 VIP early entry from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Shoppers interested in VIP Early Entry should pre-register with payment at the store or by calling 248.548.6664.
Did you know? Council Re | Sale is operated by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) and is known for carrying high-end clothing, including designer wear, jewelry, shoes and household items all donated by the community.
Here are the door-busting events to put on your calendar:
- Mon, Sept. 9, 2024 and Tuesday Sept. 10, 2024 shoppers will be able to purchase all items, including home décor and jewelry, at 90% off in celebration of the store’s 90th anniversary!
- Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024 – $25 fill-a-bag sale (excluding home décor and jewelry).
- Thursday, Sept 12, 2024 to Sat. Sept 14, 2024 – the store will be closed in preparation for Fall Showcase.
- Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 – Fall Showcase – 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., with a special $25 VIP early entry from 11:00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Shoppers interested in VIP Early Entry should pre-register with payment at the store or by calling 248.548.6664.
“With the expansion of Council Re|Sale we will be able to offer our loyal shoppers even more treasures with larger womens’, mens’ and home décor areas,” explained NCJW|MI President Amy Zeskind. “Having a full basement for storage will improve our ability to bring donations to the sales floor much quicker as we have always been short of floor space due to the generosity of our many donors.”
Proceeds raised at Council Re|Sale go towards the many community impact projects and social advocacy work which NCJW|MI, a 501(c)(3) organization, run to benefit local families.
Recent projects of the 133-year-old organization include the annual Back 2 School Store which provides free clothing and school supplies to 900 Detroit children in need each year, and another program which provides backpacks and school supplies to 1000 homeless children through Oakland Schools Homeless Student Service plus 500 children in need identified through Jewish Family Service.
Other initiatives include literacy outreach, fleece blankets for children in hospitals and in foster care, and Kosher Meals on Wheels. The organization is also at the forefront of voter advocacy and women’s reproductive rights, holding programs and educational initiatives to promote these issues.
Regular Council Re|Sale Hours:
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; donations of clothing (not books or children’s clothing currently) are accepted Monday through Saturday.
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information on Council Re|Sale, visit www.councilresale.net; for more information on National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, visit www.ncjwmi.org.