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Olympia Sports Closing 7 Locations Across New Hampshire

"Store closing" sales at the footwear and athletic​ retailer begin Nov. 1, just in time for the holidays. Some locations will remain open.

Olympia Sports has long been where fans got Patriots championship and other local sports apparel.
Olympia Sports has long been where fans got Patriots championship and other local sports apparel. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

EXETER, NH — Olympia Sports is shuttering seven locations across New Hampshire right as the holiday shopping season ramps up. The closings come as the company shuts down 76 stores across the country.

The Maine-based footwear and athletic apparel was recently acquired by JackRabbit, which will continue to operate 75 Olympia Sports locations nationwide. The 76 other locations were not included in the acquisition.

"Store closing" sales begin Nov. 1 and included $44 million worth of inventory, the company said. Below are the locations that are closing in New Hampshire.

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  • Epping Crossing
  • Stop 'n Shop Plaza, Exeter
  • Wal-mart Plaza, Gilford
  • Meredith Shopping Center
  • Fox Run Mall, Newington
  • Plaistow Shopping Center
  • Cheshire Marketplace, Rindge

Other store locations in New Hampshire, like Londonderry, Manchester, Nashua, Salem, and Somersworth, will remain open.

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