RTIC Outdoors, previously known as RTIC Coolers, is an American manufacturer and online retailer which sells outdoor equipment.[1][2] It is based in Houston, Texas.[3]
History
editRTIC Outdoors was founded in 2015 by twin brothers Jim and John Jacobsen, as RTIC Coolers.[2][1][4] Initially, it was a manufacturer of coolers but later expanded to include bottles, chairs, bags, tumblers, and related accessories.[5][6][7]
In July 2018, RTIC changed its name from RTIC Coolers to RTIC Outdoors.[7]
In November 2018, RTIC opened a 10,000-square-foot retail store in Katy, Texas.[3][8]
In September 2020, RTIC was acquired by Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm.[9]
In 2023, RTIC became the official cooler and drinkware sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series.[10]
Locations
editRTIC has a 10,000-square-foot retail store in Katy, Texas.[11][7] RTIC also operates two warehouses in the Houston area.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Davis, Amy (17 November 2016). "Meet the Houston twin brothers who created RTIC". KPRC-TV.
- ^ a b "Cypress-based Rtic jumps into Texas cooler competition". Houston Chronicle. 27 December 2016.
- ^ a b Davis, Amy (16 November 2018). "Houston-based RTIC Outdoors opens flagship store". KPRC-TV.
- ^ Rumbaugh, Andrea (January 2, 2017). "Texas cooler companies in cold war". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
- ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/11/15/rebranded-rtic-outdoors-to-hold-grand-opening.html
- ^ Davis, Amy (November 17, 2016). "Tumbler test: Which tumblers stand up to the hype". KPRC.
- ^ a b c https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Rtic-Cooler-to-add-retail-stores-change-name-to-13079976.php
- ^ Nielsen, James (July 16, 2018). "Rtic to open flagship store in Houston". Houston Chronicle.
- ^ Esposito, Frank (11 September 2020). "Wind Point adds outdoor products supplier RTIC".
- ^ Stern, Adam (April 5, 2023). "NASCAR inks sponsorship with RTIC Outdoors". Sports Business Journal.
- ^ https://www.chron.com/business/bizfeed/article/Rtic-to-open-flagship-store-in-Houston-13078301.php
- ^ "Cypress-based RTIC Coolers expanding business with new Houston stores". ABC13 Houston.