Once Upon A Child® celebrates grand opening in Branson with weekend long deals and giveaways

Once Upon A Child^®, the leading children’s clothing and accessories retail resale concept, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Branson located at 4338 Gretna Road. The brand is known for its affordable, gently used children’s clothes, shoes, toys, equipment and more, and provides local families with a place that not only puts cash back into their pockets but sells gently used brand name clothing and accessories for less.  

With a focus on being a sustainable shopping resource for local families, the new Once Upon A Child Branson is part of Winmark - the Resale Company®, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone®.   

Meet the new owners

For Kris and Kimberly, opening Once Upon A Child Branson is the realization of a dream more than a decade in the making. Kimberly first discovered the brand while traveling for work and instantly fell in love with the concept after visiting her first Once Upon A Child store 10 years ago. As parents of four daughters, the couple became loyal shoppers at the Springfield location, appreciating the opportunity to buy and sell quality children's clothing, toys and gear while stretching their family budget. Inspired by their own experience and a desire to bring the same value to local families, Kris and Kimberly knew that one day they wanted to open a store of their own. Today, they are proud to welcome the Branson community to a business built on family, affordability and sustainability.

"Opening Once Upon A Child Branson is a dream come true for our family," said Kimberly Conrad-Hollenbeck, owner of Once Upon A Child Branson. "We've experienced firsthand how valuable this concept is as parents of four daughters, and we've always loved the idea of helping families save money while giving quality children's items a second life. We're excited to bring that same experience to Branson and create a welcoming place where local families can shop, sell and support one another."

On July 10 and continuing throughout the weekend, local owners Kimberly and Kris Conrad-Hollenbeck invite the community to stop by and enjoy the following:

Friday, July 10 

·          2-4 p.m.: Character meet and greet with a princess

·          Fire truck onsite: Drop by and meet our local heroes

·          Enter for a chance to win a WOW item: pink ride-on toy.

·          Drop by and enjoy carnival style games.

Saturday, July 11

·          10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Character meet and greet with a princess

·          12 – 2 p.m.: Complimentary balloon animals

·          2 – 4 p.m.: Snow cone truck onsite

·          Enter for a chance to win a grand prize WOW item: indoor/outdoor playset.

·          Drop by and enjoy carnival style games.

Sunday, July 12

·          Double points Sunday: Earn double points in your customer loyalty account for every purchase or sale with us.

·          Enter for a chance to win a grand prize WOW item.

Once Upon A Child’s unique retail resale concept allows for clothing, toys and accessories for kids to end up in someone else’s house rather than thrown into a landfill, providing a resource for families who are looking to update their children’s closet on a budget and in a mindful environmental manner. 

Unlike a typical consignment store, Once Upon A Child does not require appointments and pays cash on the spot for items it purchases from consumers. At Once Upon A Child, families can buy necessities for their children at great value and turn their gently used items into cash. 

In addition, Once Upon A Child ensures that all products purchased and sold meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Staff members stay up to date on current recalled items, immediately pulling all recalled products from shelves and making sure all items purchased are safely checked to meet current standards. 

For inquiries on the buying process, Once Upon A Child Branson can be reached at 417-544-0365 or by visiting https://onceuponachild.com/locations/branson-mo/. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.