Fin Feather Fur purchases MVD Sports and Specialties
Rees Vial, right, Fin Feather Fur Outfitters Vice President, is pictured with previous owners of MVD Sports and Specialties: Nicki Richard, left, Mike Van Dine Jr., Kathy Van Dine and Mike Van Dine Sr. Fin Feather Fur Outfitters recently announced the purchase of MVD Sports and Specialties, an Ashland sports apparel and sporting goods store.
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters, an outdoor sporting goods retailer in Ohio that offers hunting, fishing, camping and other related outdoor recreation equipment, recently announced the purchase of MVD Sports and Specialties, an Ashland sports apparel and sporting goods store.
The acquisition of MVD Sports and Specialties by Fin Feather Fur Outfitters will create synergies for the business, allowing more access to customers, inventory and a huge support team. This partnership will allow Fin Feather Fur to offer a new line of products that centers around the silk screening and embroidery of apparel for sports teams, charities, 5k runs, corporate professional wear and more.
“We are excited about the possibilities that this acquisition brings to the Fin and our valued employees and customers,” said Rees Vail, VP of Fin Feather Fur. “By combining our strengths and expertise, we are well-positioned to reach new audiences, providing them quality service and products.
“As a retailer since 1985, the Fin is working to reach out into the communities we serve and help other small businesses reach their full potential.”
MVD Sports and Specialties was established in 1974 by Mike and Kathy Van Dine. The business began in the basement of their home, and as it began to expand and outgrow its space, a new building constructed in 2000 provided an expansion with spaces for retail, design, printing and embroidery departments. For many years the business included the Van Dine’s four sons — Mike, Mark, Matt and Mitch. Mike will stay on as an employee, providing knowledge about the business and its operations.
“While the decision to sell the business was the right move, I am not ready to retire. This has been a hard decision,” Mike Van Dine Sr. said. “I will miss the employees and our customers. I am proud of the accomplishments we have made and the hard work we put into making this a great business. MVD Sports and its employees have created a business that focuses on the communities, schools and corporations they serve.
“Selling our business to the Fin and Mike Goschinski is a good move. Knowing the love and commitment Mike and the Fin family has for their communities, we know that they will continue to improve and grow this business in the coming years.”
Fin Feather Fur is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for MVD Sports and Specialties and its employees. The store will continue as a specialty apparel business offering clothing and sporting equipment, and its name will remain MVD Sports and Specialties.
MVD Sports and Specialties is located at 1226 E. Main St. in Ashland and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The phone number is 419-281-4429.