CAST-ING NET WIDE Who are Rangers-linked sporting brand Castore, when did they form and who else is on the books?
RANGERS have announced they will start the new 2020/21 football season with a new kit and retail partner.
Speculation is rife online that Premium sportswear brand Castore will replace Hummel at the Light Blues.
But who are the potential new supplier, when did they form and do they have any other high profile stars on their books?
Who are Castore?
Castore is a Premium Sportswear brand founded by Liverpudlian brothers Phil and Tom Beaton.
The duo come from a sporting background and the company was set up in 2016.
The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe.
On their website, they say: “Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better.
“Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of Better Never Stops, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day.
“We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.
“Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help optimise athletic performance in all conditions.”
Who else is on their books?
Scottish tennis star Andy Murray is on the books of the sports brand and is also a shareholder.
The former World No1, who forged a partnership in January 2019, described the kit as the best has has worn.
He said: “The AMC brand combines my lifelong passion for tennis with Castore’s commitment to advanced engineering and product excellence.
“AMC creates tennis products for tennis loves and it is without doubt the best kit I have ever worn.”
What other sports do Castore deal with?
As well as Andy Murray’s range, Castore also have Golf collection and a Tech Lifestyle section.
The company expects to sign its first football deals in time for the new 2020/21 football season kicking off.
The premium sportswear brand has raised £7.5m from undisclosed private investors to accelerate a move into professional team sports.
In addition to top fight football, they are also targeting international rugby and cricket federations.
What is the latest news on Rangers’ search for a new kit supplier?
Rangers have announced they will begin the new 2020/21 football season with a new kit and retail partner.
The new brand will replace current suppliers Hummel.
James Bisgrove, Director of Commercial and Marketing said: “The club is incredibly excited to introduce its new kit & retail partner to Rangers supporters world-wide imminently.
“This represents a clean slate and marks the start of a new era in the club’s commercial retail operations.
“The partnership will be a significant step forward in Rangers’ recent history.”
