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'''Caribou''' is a [[Midrasia|Midrasian]] {{wp|multinational corporation|multinational}} sportswear manufacturer headquartered in the city of [[Almiaro]]. Caribou is notable for its production of ahletic shoes and apparel, being the largest corporation in Midrasia to do so. Caribou is also one of the largest and most high-profile sportwear manufacturer in all of [[Aeia]] providing official apparel to a number of sports including {{wp|association football}}, {{wp|rugby}}, {{wp|tennis}}, {{wp|baseball}}, {{wp|basketball}}, and {{wp|hockey}}. As of 2018 the company was valued at around Đ25 billion. | '''Caribou''' is a [[Midrasia|Midrasian]] {{wp|multinational corporation|multinational}} sportswear manufacturer headquartered in the city of [[Almiaro]]. Caribou is notable for its production of ahletic shoes and apparel, being the largest corporation in Midrasia to do so. Caribou is also one of the largest and most high-profile sportwear manufacturer in all of [[Aeia]] providing official apparel to a number of sports including {{wp|association football}}, {{wp|rugby}}, {{wp|tennis}}, {{wp|baseball}}, {{wp|basketball}}, and {{wp|hockey}}. As of 2018 the company was valued at around Đ25 billion. | ||
The company was founded in 1946 by Patrice Ganec as a manufacturer of hiking gear. The company's logo was originally taken from the caribou which is native to the | The company was founded in 1946 by Patrice Ganec as a manufacturer of hiking gear. The company's logo was originally taken from the caribou which is native to the Vaellenian mountains, a common hiking location in Midrasia. After several years in the industry, Ganec was persuaded by the owner of the football club [[FC Ibbené]] to move into the sportswear business, producing jerseys for the team. By 1958 Caribou was manufacturing more sports jerseys than hiking gear. By the late 1960s the company had moved into a number of other sports such as tennis and basketball. In 1973 the company produced its first trainers and football boots, marking its entrance into the footwear industry. | ||
Today Caribou remains a major manufacturer of sportswear and is regarded as one of the foremost brands in the business along with Nasby, Ksecujeon, and Radix. Caribou supplies official jersey's to major teams such as [[Olympique de Lotrique]], [[FC Ibbené]], and the [[Midrasia national football team]]. Caribou also has deals with athletes such as Enzo Lazare, Simone Qualquart, and Nikódem Nesz who act as brand ambassadors for the company. | Today Caribou remains a major manufacturer of sportswear and is regarded as one of the foremost brands in the business along with Nasby, Ksecujeon, and Radix. Caribou supplies official jersey's to major teams such as [[Olympique de Lotrique]], [[FC Ibbené]], and the [[Midrasia national football team]]. Caribou also has deals with athletes such as Enzo Lazare, Simone Qualquart, and Nikódem Nesz who act as brand ambassadors for the company. | ||
[[Category:Companies of Midrasia]] | [[Category:Companies of Midrasia]] | ||
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| Traded as | Bourse: CRB CAC100: CRB |
| Industry | Apparel Accessories Sports equipment |
| Founded | December 4, 1946 |
| Founder | Patrice Ganec |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Matthieu Acardo (CEO) Anette Dumarque (Chairman, President) |
| Products | Athletic footwear & apparel Athletic & recreational products Sports equipment |
| Revenue |  Đ29.7 billion (2018) |
Number of employees | 75,000 (2018) |
| Website | caribou.com |
Caribou is a Midrasian multinational sportswear manufacturer headquartered in the city of Almiaro. Caribou is notable for its production of ahletic shoes and apparel, being the largest corporation in Midrasia to do so. Caribou is also one of the largest and most high-profile sportwear manufacturer in all of Aeia providing official apparel to a number of sports including association football, rugby, tennis, baseball, basketball, and hockey. As of 2018 the company was valued at around Đ25 billion.
The company was founded in 1946 by Patrice Ganec as a manufacturer of hiking gear. The company's logo was originally taken from the caribou which is native to the Vaellenian mountains, a common hiking location in Midrasia. After several years in the industry, Ganec was persuaded by the owner of the football club FC Ibbené to move into the sportswear business, producing jerseys for the team. By 1958 Caribou was manufacturing more sports jerseys than hiking gear. By the late 1960s the company had moved into a number of other sports such as tennis and basketball. In 1973 the company produced its first trainers and football boots, marking its entrance into the footwear industry.
Today Caribou remains a major manufacturer of sportswear and is regarded as one of the foremost brands in the business along with Nasby, Ksecujeon, and Radix. Caribou supplies official jersey's to major teams such as Olympique de Lotrique, FC Ibbené, and the Midrasia national football team. Caribou also has deals with athletes such as Enzo Lazare, Simone Qualquart, and Nikódem Nesz who act as brand ambassadors for the company.