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Dick's acquires Sports Authority brand name

07/07/2016

US sportswear retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has purchased the brand name and other intellectual property of Sports Authority at a bankruptcy auction. According to the Wall Street Journal, Dick’s acquired the name and property for $15 million, exceeding the $13 million bid from UK sporting goods chain Sports Direct.  The intellectual property...

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