FORZANI GROUP LAUNCHES S.O.S.
By Adnews Staff
Calgary-based The Forzani Group Ltd. is launching an S.O.S. in Ontario and British Columbia. The sports retailer is introducing its newest banner called S.O.S. Save on Sports. Four locations are scheduled to open immediately selling sporting goods, leisure apparel and athletic footwear in the mid to low price range. One store will open in London, Ontario and Kellwood, BC along with two in Victoria, BC. The new banner is expected to complement Forzani Group's existing banners., Bill Gregson, president, retail, and chief operating officer, Forzani Group explained. The specialty retailer of sporting goods currently operates stores across Canada under the names Sport Chek, Forzani's, Sports Experts and Coast Mountain Sports as well as franchised locations under the Sports Experts, Intersport, RnR and Econosports banners.