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[[Starter]] is a manufacturer of fleeces, footwear, compressions, and other accessories<ref>[http://www.starter.com/]</ref>.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>[http://www.iconixbrand.com/starter_history.html]</ref>In the early |
[[Starter]] is a manufacturer of fleeces, footwear, compressions, and other accessories<ref>[http://www.starter.com/]</ref>.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>[http://www.iconixbrand.com/starter_history.html]</ref> In the early 1990s, starters began to expand its distribution networks to reach over 25 countries in [[North America]], [[Europe]], and the [[Pacific Rim]]<ref>[http://www.starter.com/]</ref>. |
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== Recent Developments == |
== Recent Developments == |
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It has 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>[http://www.starter.com/]</ref>. Tony will be the featured brand ambassador starter's national advertising. |
It has 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>[http://www.starter.com/]</ref>. Tony will be the featured brand ambassador starter's national advertising. |
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==External links== |
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<br />[http://www.starter.com Starter] |
<br />[http://www.starter.com Starter] |
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<br />[http://www.iconixbrand.com/ Iconix Brand Group] |
<br />[http://www.iconixbrand.com/ Iconix Brand Group] |
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Revision as of 17:21, 26 June 2009
Starter is a manufacturer of fleeces, footwear, compressions, and other accessories[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[2] In the early 1990s, starters began to expand its distribution networks to reach over 25 countries in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim[3].
Recent Developments
It has 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[4]. Tony will be the featured brand ambassador starter's national advertising.
External links
References
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