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EMS was founded in 1967 in
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Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking Eastern Mountain Sports' third time in bankruptcy protection. The filing came after the company announced that up to 10 stores would close from both brands. SDI Stores owed millions of dollars in unpaid debt to many of its
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Eastern Mountain Sports locations, with liquidation sales beginning immediately after the announcement. Additional layoffs are also expected to occur by July 5.
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EMS sells outdoor equipment and clothing from both name brands and its own EMS line. The company also has a set of EMS Schools that offer classes in rock and ice climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, trekking, and skiing. The EMS Schools headquarters is located in the
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in 1981. Four years later Warner sold the Mint but retained EMS, subsequently selling it to the
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