Epic Stores Corp. to Partner with the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas

Collaboration Will Support RMH’s Mission To Provide Temporary Housing For Families That Travel To Las Vegas To Receive Critical Medical Treatment For Their Children

PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2015 / Epic Stores, Corp. (“Epic” or the “Company”) (PINKSHEETS: EPSC), a second-hand goods retailer that operates retail stores in the United States, today announced that Epic has selected the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Greater Las Vegas as its official primary charity partner in the greater Las Vegas area.

Founded in 1974, the Ronald McDonald House Charity is a non-profit organization with over 345 locations around the globe. Its mission is to provide safe, comfortable and welcoming temporary housing for families needing to relocate while receiving critical medical treatment for their children. For more than 40 years, the Ronald McDonald House Charity has helped alleviate a portion of the expenses related to housing while their children seek treatment. The Ronald McDonald House Charity of Greater Las Vegas was built in 1998.

“One of the key missions of Epic Stores is to help our community,” commented Brian Davidson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Epic Stores Corp. “Epic Thrift has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Greater Las Vegas to support their mission to provide temporary housing for families that travel to Las Vegas to receive critical medical treatment for their children. This incredible organization provides meaningful support to families during their most challenging days. We are pleased to help this great organization continue its vital work.”

Epic Thrift will pay the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Greater Las Vegas for every home pick-up that references the charity. In addition, Epic Thrift and the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Greater Las Vegas plan to conduct many fundraising activities throughout the year to collect both products and funds to benefit the charity.

Davidson, continued, “Actively partnering with charitable organizations in and around our retail locations is a key facet of our model. We provide a simple, ongoing fundraising opportunity for the charities we partner with, while also sourcing high-quality inventory to drive retail foot traffic to our locations.”

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 June 1, 2015, the company employed 232 employees and operated 12 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 (855) 636-3742

Investor Relations

Brett Maas
Managing Partner
Hayden IR
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brett@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Epic Stores Corp.

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