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Olympia Sports Closing 2 Rhode Island Stores

"Store closing" sales at the footwear and athletic apparel​ retailer begin Nov. 1, right as holiday shopping season heats up.

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)

Olympia Sports is shuttering two locations across Rhode Island 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. The store that are closing are listed below. Find other stores in Rhode Island using the company's website.

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