rEVOLVEr resale, the popular second-hand shop located in Five Points South has announced they will permanently close their doors on August 17th.

The gender-free resale store has focused on affordable fashion, gender-free expression and support for small businesses.

Keep reading for more information on what’s next for owner Sarah Randolph.

A forward-thinking resale store

rEVOLVEr resale owner Sarah Randolph. (Mary Fehr)

Longtime owner Sarah Randolph had the chance to live out her dream of being an entrepreneur in a big city.

When living in Portland, Oregon, Sarah noticed the thriving consignment shops and knew she had to get in on the action. She returned to Birmingham with hopes of opening a second-hand shop where customers feel seen and welcomed. Nine years later, she did just that.

rEVOLVEr resale has focused on providing customers with the ultimate shopping experience. Sarah was able to make her LBTQIA+ shop centered on love, equality and sustainability.

“I’ve appreciated the opportunity to share space with them and serve my community, and I will definitely miss the fun times I had talking to customers, hosting weekly happy hours, vendor markets and especially providing safe spaces for everyone to shop by having it be what I called a ‘gender-free store’ with no ‘women’s’ or ‘men’s’ sections.

Because clothes are just clothes, and gender is something we have constructed in our society.”
Sarah Randolph, owner, rEVOLVEr resale

One year later, rEVOLVEr will be closing their doors at the end of the month due to the rising costs of owning a business.

However, this is not the end of Sarah’s journey.

“I am currently starting to look for a full-time job and would love to find something in the conservation field. I loved my last career as Outreach & Communications Director with Alabama Audubon, and my store’s main mission was environmental sustainability, which is where my passion lies.”
Sarah Randolph, owner, rEVOLVEr resale

We can’t wait to see what Sarah does next with her amazing skills and passion for sustainability!

Check out some of the accomplishments rEVOLVEr resale has achieved:

A summer blowout sale at rEVOLVEr resale!

Since announcing the end of a thrifting era, Sarah has transitioned to selling her inventory at amazing prices.

Love a good deal? Come check out this gender-free clothing sale:

Address: 1900 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday Noon-6PM; Friday 11AM-6PM; Saturday 11AM-4PM (will be closed on Saturday 08/10)
Friday, 08/17, rEVOLVEr resale will be open until 7pm!
Check out their store closing celebration!
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What are you going to miss about rEVOLVEr? Let us know @bhamnow!