Russell Athletic Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1902

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 15,500

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 4

  • Investments
  • 3

Russell Athletic General Information

Description

Operator of an athletic and sporting goods company intended for a wide variety of sports, outdoor and fitness activities. The company manufactures and markets athletic apparel, footwear and sporting goods and distributes its products through multiple sales channels including mass merchants, sporting goods stores and screen-printing shops.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Russell Brands, Russell Corp
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 90015
  • Bowling Green, KY 42102
  • United States
+1 (877)
Primary Industry
Clothing
Other Industries
Recreational Goods
Footwear
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 90015
  • Bowling Green, KY 42102
  • United States
+1 (877)

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Russell Athletic Valuation & Funding

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Russell Athletic Patents

Russell Athletic Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-D1025255-S1 Basketball system extension arm cover Active 16-Mar-2022
US-D1024236-S1 Basketball system pole cover Active 16-Mar-2022
US-D1018741-S1 Basketball system extension arm Active 20-Jan-2022
CA-212473-S Basketball system front cover Active 20-Jan-2022
US-D1039084-S1 Basketball system pole Active 20-Jan-2022
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Russell Athletic Signals

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Russell Athletic Acquisitions (3)

Russell Athletic’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Brooks Sports for . The deal was made on 30-Dec-2004.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Brooks Sports 30-Dec-2004 Merger/Acquisition Internet Retail
Spalding 01-Apr-2003 Merger/Acquisition Recreational Goods
Bike Athletic 01-Feb-2003 Merger/Acquisition Recreational Goods
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Russell Athletic Exits (1)

Russell Athletic’s most recent exit was on 01-Apr-2003 from Spalding. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Spalding 01-Apr-2003 Completed
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Brooks Sports Seattle, WA 1914

Russell Athletic FAQs

  • When was Russell Athletic founded?

    Russell Athletic was founded in 1902.

  • Where is Russell Athletic headquartered?

    Russell Athletic is headquartered in Bowling Green, KY.

  • What is the size of Russell Athletic?

    Russell Athletic has 15,500 total employees.

  • What industry is Russell Athletic in?

    Russell Athletic’s primary industry is Clothing.

  • Is Russell Athletic a private or public company?

    Russell Athletic is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Russell Athletic?

    The current valuation of Russell Athletic is .

  • What is Russell Athletic’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Russell Athletic is .

  • How much funding has Russell Athletic raised over time?

    Russell Athletic has raised $700M.

  • When was Russell Athletic acquired?

    Russell Athletic was acquired on 02-Aug-2006.

  • Who acquired Russell Athletic?

    Russell Athletic was acquired by Fruit of the Loom.

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