Graham Ruddick- 16 January 2024
Tom Beahon, the co-founder of Castore, explains how he and his brother Phil built a sportswear brand in North West England that is taking on Nike and Adidas. The story begins with Beahon failing to make it as a professional footballer with his beloved Tranmere Rovers.
Castore is now worth nearly £1bn and makes kits for the England cricket team, Newcastle United and other high-profile teams and athletes. But the journey for this British success story has taken twists and turns…
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