Cotswold Outdoor
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| Cotswold Outdoor Ltd | |
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| Type | Private limited company |
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| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | The Cotswolds |
| Industry | Retailer |
| Products | Consumer goods |
| Employees | circa 200 |
| Website | http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com |
Cotswold Outdoor Ltd (formally Cotswold Camping and Cotswold Essential Outdoors) is primarily an adventure recreation retailer. Founded in 1974, the company originated in the Cotswolds, from which the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories. Cotswold Outdoor now has 21 stores nationwide, and a highly successful mail order service selling outdoor clothing, camping and climbing equipment, travel and active clothing, hiking boots, adventure racing gear and much more.
[edit] 9Feet.com
9Feet.com, a former internet retailer, is now owned by Cotswold Outdoor. The 9Feet.com domain currently forwards to cotswoldoutdoor.com.
[edit] Sponsorships
9Feet.com had become famous by sponsoring mountain bike trails, although most people were unaware of which industry 9Feet.com was a part.
9Feet.com sponsored the construction of the Penhydd Trail at Afan Forest Park. The cost of the construction is estimated at circa £20,000. 9Feet.com also sponsored the maintenance of Penhydd Trail and the Wall Trail, both at Afan Forest Park.
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