Scottish Premiership side Rangers Chair Dave King has insisted that all club trademarks and brands are owned by the Rangers Football Club Ltd. "as the ongoing retail battle with Mike Ashley continues," according to the Scotland DAILY RECORD. Supporters "put questions to the Ibrox supremo regarding the ongoing dispute over this season's replica kit" but King "failed to shed any further light on where fans can buy the new season's strips instead focusing on the differences between TRFC and Rangers Retail Limited." King: "First, all of Rangers trademarks and brands are owned by The Rangers Football Club Limited. TRFC licensed the use of the trademarks and brands to Rangers Retail Limited (RRL) which is the joint venture company between TRFC and Sportsdirect.com Retail Limited that was specially formed to manage the Club’s retail activities." King admitted that he has "real concerns over the current situation." He said, "There are a number of issues that, as my understanding increases, have caused me concern but they must necessarily be dealt with away from the public arena." King also commented on "what it was like to work with" Sports Direct Owner Ashley in the boardroom. King: "It was certainly a unique experience for me to share a boardroom table with a man called before a Parliamentary Committee to explain his company’s business practices and how that company treats those who work in its business" (DAILY RECORD, 7/11).
