180s, L.L.C. - Principal Competitors

Principal Competitors

adidas A.G.; Columbia Sportswear Company; Earbags of Sweden; Luxottica Group; Nike, Inc.; Oakley, Inc.

Key Dates:

1994:
Two Wharton MBA students develop the wraparound ear warmer.
1996:
180s debuts on QVC.
1997:
Big Bang moves to Baltimore.
1999:
The company breaks even.
2003:
Big Bang is renamed 180s, L.L.C.; Exhale gloves are introduced.