Epic Stores Consolidates Three Retail Locations to Accelerate Transition to Profitability

Company Aligning Retail Footprint with Market Shifts in Phoenix and Las Vegas and to Improve Performance

PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / June 27, 2016 / Epic Stores Corp. ("Epic" or the "Company") EPSC, a second-hand goods retailer that operates retail stores in the United States, today announced the company will be consolidating three of its 10 store locations this month. The consolidations, are expected to result in lower operating costs and improved performance as the company realigns its retail footprint in response to increased market saturation in second-hand retail outlets in certain markets.

Brian Davidson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Epic Stores Corp., commented, "We are making great strides in our efforts to meet the growing demand for lower-priced retail merchandise in multiple markets across the southwestern U.S. The decision to realign and consolidate two of our Phoenix and one of our Las Vegas retail locations into our other locations during the seasonal summer slowdown will further our efforts to achieve a break-even financial position by reducing labor costs, optimizing inventory levels per square foot of space and increasing the level of management attention per store."

"Across the U.S., and specifically in Phoenix, we have seen multiple retail and restaurant chains reducing their property footprint as a result of a shift in shopping preferences and recent trends towards smaller, more localized outlets," continued Mr. Davidson. "At the same time, lower-end, second-hand retailers have expanded extensively to oversaturate certain markets and as a result, we believe we will achieve our overall sales targets with a smaller, more focused footprint with more disparate locations that are not in direct competition with each other."

"Our long-term strategy and tactics remain the same as we execute our plans to grow to the east towards Texas, where demand for second-hand retail goods remains strong and the market is under-served. The 'off-price' segment of the retail market continues to grow at double-digit rates and shows no signs of slowing down as both sophisticated and price-sensitive shoppers demand lower prices for high quality new and used goods. Our move into the San Antonio market is progressing as planned."

About Epic Stores Corp.

Epic is a second hand goods retailer that operates second hand retail stores in the United States. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers high quality, on-trend second hand clothing, accessories and household products at affordable prices. As of March 31, 2016, the company employed 165 employees and operated 10 retail stores in four states. Founded in 2010, Epic opened its first retail store in Phoenix, Arizona. Since that time, the company has opened additional stores in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas. All of the retail stores sell products directly to consumers. The company also operates a leading wholesale business that supplies used shoes, books and clothing to distributors.

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Company Contacts

Brian Davidson
President and CEO
Epic Stores Corp.
Tel (623) 565-5758

Investor Relations

Brett Maas
Managing Partner
Hayden IR
Tel (646) 536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Epic Stores Corp.