Coplon’s to rebuild in Forest Acres; ‘flash sale’ at temporary location planned

Coplon’s, whose Forest Acres store was heavily damaged during flooding earlier this month, is holding what they’re billing as “The Thousand Year Flash Sale.”

The upscale women’s clothing retailer said in a news release it will host a “monster sale,” starting Oct. 30, featuring designer samples and current inventory.

In the wake of the devastating Oct. 4 flood, the store has received a flood of offers of help from the fashion industry and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the release said.

The Coplon’s store on Forest Drive was severely damaged, and work already has started on rebuilding the original store as well as a temporary location in Trenholm Plaza.

“We love Columbia, we love what we do and we can’t wait to see our family of friends and loyal clients,” owner Bruce Greenberg said in the news release.

If you go

Flash sale dates: Oct. 30-Nov. 8

Location: 1350 Main St.

Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Red Cross of Central South Carolina.

From Staff Reports

This story was originally published October 26, 2015 at 2:53 PM.