Case Study: Athletic Supreme

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Athletic Supreme is a leading sporting goods retailer offering the best selection of brand name athletic equipment. With nearly 10 years of hard work, attention to detail, and great customer service, the company has grown into a full line sporting goods chain and now operating over 250 stores in 22 states across the U.

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