Fanatics, Group Including Meek Mill, Buys Philadelphia-Based Sports Retailer Mitchell & Ness
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Some of the biggest names in entertainment are teaming up to buy Philadelphia-based sports retailer Mitchell & Ness.
The company that helped make throwbacks cool again will soon be owned by Fanatics Sportswear and a group that includes rappers Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Lil Baby.
76ers co-owner Michael Rubin owns Fanatics and he's driving the acquisition.
Mitchell & Ness is the oldest sports apparel company in Philadelphia.
We're told all of its workers will keep their jobs as part of the deal.
