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With Secondhand Shopping on the Rise, The Closet Trading Co. Looks to Expand with Newly Launched Franchise Opportunity
June 12, 2019 // Franchising.com // SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - As the line between new and used apparel blurs for consumers, a powerful transformation in the retail space is unfolding and one...
SOE: SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2018 RETAIL WINNER
This 501(c)3 corporation supports business at all levels. Every year women and students are recognized and awarded for their dedication to their passions. Johanna Zlenko was honored to receive this...
WEV: MILLION DOLLARS CLUB - VIDA NEWSPAPER
(This article was originally published in the Vida Newswpaper 02/22/18 is Section B1, You can read the original here.) On Monday, February 5th, the Women's Economic Ventures honored Johanna Zlenko and...
Giving Back This Holiday Season
(This was originally published at www.keyt.com, you can read the original article here.) " A former UC Santa Barbara graduate and owner of an upscale consignment boutique in Santa Barbara is...
Westfield Topanga Welcomes The Closet Trading Co
(This article was originally published on la.racked.com, you can read the original article here.) The Closet Trading company leads the industry by becoming the first consignment or resale business that has...
Not Just Teen Dreams
(This article was originally published on bondstreet.com. The original and FULL interview can be read here.) Here is an excerpt of this powerful interview " BOND STREET What were you doing...
Real Talk With a Fashionista
"It is valuable to be aware of what your competitors are doing and how they are progressing, but we try to always be more concerned about working within our own...
Women's Economic Ventures
(This profile was originally written by WEV. The original can be read here.) " Johanna launched The Closet when she took over a small vintage clothing boutique in Isla Vista at age 19. She loved fashion...