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[[Starter]] is a manufacturer of fleeces, footwear, compressions, and other accessories<ref>1</ref>. |
[[Starter]] is a manufacturer of fleeces, footwear, compressions, and other accessories<ref>1</ref><ref>1</ref>[http://www.starter.com/].It was founded in [[1971]] at [[New haven]], [[Connecticut]].In 1980, it began partnerships with major leagues in [[basketball]], [[football]], [[baseball]], and [[hockey]] as well as in 150 colleges and universities.It was the first apparel brand to co-brand with professional, collegiate and [[Olympic sports]]<ref>2</ref>.In the early 1910's, starters began to expand its distribution networks to reach over 25 countries in [[North America]], [[Europe]], and the [[Pacific Rim]]<ref>1</ref><ref>1</ref>[http://www.starter.com/].It has recently partnered with [[Walmart]]. In [[November 15]], [[2007]], [[Iconix Brand Group]] bought the Starter brand from [[Nike, Inc.]] In 2009, starter signed an exclusive endorsement agreement with quarterback [[Tony Romo]]<ref>1</ref><ref>1</ref>[http://www.starter.com/]. Tony will be the featured brand ambassador starter's national advertising. |
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Revision as of 22:17, 22 January 2009
Starter
Starter is a manufacturer of fleeces, footwear, compressions, and other accessories[1][2][1].It was founded in 1971 at New haven, Connecticut.In 1980, it began partnerships with major leagues in basketball, football, baseball, and hockey as well as in 150 colleges and universities.It was the first apparel brand to co-brand with professional, collegiate and Olympic sports[3].In the early 1910's, starters began to expand its distribution networks to reach over 25 countries in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim[4][5][2].It has recently partnered with Walmart. In November 15, 2007, Iconix Brand Group bought the Starter brand from Nike, Inc. In 2009, starter signed an exclusive endorsement agreement with quarterback Tony Romo[6][7][3]. Tony will be the featured brand ambassador starter's national advertising.