Once Upon A Child and Plato's Closet to Open
The two retailers are set to renovate and occupy storefronts at the Sunset Plaza shopping center in San Angelo.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Retailers Once Upon A Child and Plato's Closet are scheduled to open at San Angelo's Sunset Plaza. The expansion into the shopping center involves significant renovations for both storefronts.
Why it matters
The new stores at Sunset Plaza bring additional retail options to the San Angelo area. These developments represent a commitment to local infrastructure growth through commercial property refurbishment.
Once Upon A Child will utilize 7,300 square feet with a $125,000 renovation, while Plato's Closet spans 5,940 square feet with a $100,000 renovation cost. Both projects involve extensive facility upgrades including new flooring and painting.
The players
Once Upon A Child
This retail chain specializes in the resale of children's clothing, gear, and toys.
Plato's Closet
This resale retail brand focuses on buying and selling gently used teen and young adult clothing.
The details
Renovations for Once Upon A Child include shelving installation and general refurbishment, while the Plato's Closet space requires office wall construction and bathroom installation. Both retailers are repurposing units at 4120 and 4112 Sunset Drive.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Once Upon A Child filed renovation paperwork.
October 6, 2026: Plato's Closet filed renovation paperwork.
End of 2026: Plato's Closet is expected to open.
Market Landscape
These openings reflect the broader expansion of the resale retail industry as consumer preference shifts toward secondhand markets. This positions Sunset Plaza as a growing hub for value-conscious shopping in the local San Angelo economy.
Local shoppers will soon have access to new resale clothing options for children and young adults at Sunset Plaza. This development adds convenient shopping choices to the local retail landscape.
The takeaway
The arrival of these stores increases the availability of affordable, secondhand clothing in San Angelo. Residents looking for budget-friendly apparel can anticipate new options as both retailers complete their facility upgrades.
What happens next
Plato's Closet is expected to open its doors by the end of 2026.
Further reading
For more information on retail changes in the area, visit the San Angelo Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Angelo LIVE!.
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