HSBC says Iran war is hitting confidence as businesses warn over economic risks Oil-driven inflation is big challenge to world economy, lifting inflation and depressing growth, says bank’s chair The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Heritage fashion brand Belstaff bought by British sportswear group Castore Struggling brand sold by Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos, which is to take ‘strategic investment’ in Castore’s holding company The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025
Andy Murray backed Castore buys British heritage brand Belstaff Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group will make a “strategic investment” in Castore as a result of the deal Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025
Multimillionaire athlete-turned-CEO says he never buys expensive clothes and only flies economy because he's in constant fear of running out of cash Tom Beahon has cofounded £1 billion sportswear brand Castore, but the frugal early years of living off £1,000 pounds monthly and living with his parents are “deeply branded” on his soul: "That day-to-day focus on cash, that paranoia.” Fortune · Jul 10, 2025
Former Tranmere Rovers footballer named on the Sunday Times Rich List Tom Beahon snuck onto the main list, sharing a net worth of £350m with brother Phil FourFourTwo · May 16, 2025
The $1bn empire built with 'transformational' Rangers deal & club's global fan base Castore founder Tom Beahon has revealed the partnership with Rangers was "transformational" and helped built the brand into a $1bn… The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025
Castore: Sportswear firm bidding to be UK's answer to Nike target future on London Stock Exchange The clothing brand is valued at around £950m and Andy Murray is a shareholder The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
Castore Launches SS24 Sportswear Collection The extensive new range, packed with technologies, has been crafted for the modern golfer and is available to buy now Golf Monthly · Aug 6, 2024
How Andy Murray and the billionaire Issa brothers helped create a clothing giant Castore was set up by brothers Phil and Tom Beahon after they quit their jobs as athletes Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023
Andy Murray-backed Castore sets its sights on European expansion Castore was founded in 2015 by Wirral-based brothers Phil and Tom Beahon Birmingham Post · May 16, 2023
Company boss worth £190m still drives old car - because he's too BUSY to buy a new one Tom Beahon, 33, and brother Phil started from their parents’ kitchen in Liverpool seven years ago - now their business, Castore, is valued at £750million Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023
Sportswear brand Castore eyes sales of $250m after new kit deals fuel expansion Castore's shareholders include Andy Murray and the billionaire Issa brothers Birmingham Post · May 2, 2023
Castore co-founder confirms plans to start making football boots After its rapid rise to become the kit manufacturer of three Premier League clubs, Castore is aiming even higher for the near future FourFourTwo · Mar 29, 2023
Castore hold hands up to Rangers shirt mishap as co founder reveals they weren't ready for 'avalanche' of fan demand The manufacturers admit their initial phase at Ibrox was not without its problems Daily Record · Mar 26, 2023
Birmingham Post · Sep 15, 2022 Andy Murray-backed sportwear brand Castore signs major deal with F1 team Red Bull Castore was founded in Liverpool by brothers Tom and Phil Beahon
Manchester Evening News · Sep 5, 2022 Castore: Sportswear brand that's backed by Andy Murray and the Asda-owning billionaire Issa brothers valued at £750m Castore has partnerships with the likes of Glasgow Rangers, McLaren Racing, Newcastle United and England Cricket
Birmingham Post · Jul 1, 2022 Steven Bartlett, Castore and Beaverbrooks: 13 of the best read BusinessLive interviews so far this year Sign up to the BusinessLive North West newsletter to keep up to date with the very latest news
Manchester Evening News · Jun 21, 2022 Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open win to 'supercharge' Manchester-based Castore's expansion, boss says Castore has partnerships with the likes of Owen Farrell, Jos Buttler, McLaren Formula 1 and England Cricket
Birmingham Post · Jun 21, 2022 'It's so important for any entrepreneur not to talk yourself into being negative': Castore boss on growth plans despite economic challenges Castore has felt the impact of Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open win
Liverpool Echo · Jun 20, 2022 Castore boss on why sportwear brand quit Liverpool and creating 200 jobs Castore was founded in Liverpool by two brothers who grew up on the Wirral
Chronicle Live · May 13, 2022 Newcastle United tight lipped on Saudi Arabia-inspired shirts after online leaks Newcastle United will confirm a series of new shirts later this summer
Birmingham Post · Jan 28, 2022 Castore to create up to 150 jobs this year after record-breaking sales and profits Castore's partners include Newcastle United, Rangers, England Cricket and Saracens