Michael Phelps Shaves with 800razors.com
Most Decorated Swimmer in History Becomes Investor & Spokesperson for The Ultimate Shave™
BALTIMORE, Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 800razors.com, a leading e-commerce personal care products company for men and women, today announced a strategic partnership with one of the greatest athletes of all-time, Michael Phelps, as an investor and spokesperson for The Ultimate Shave™.
The strategic partnership aligns 800razors.com, a Baltimore-based company that sells American-made performance razors and personal care products, with Phelps, the Baltimore native and most decorated swimmer in history, who relies upon a full body shave for maximum performance in competition. Phelps utilized The Ultimate Shave™ in preparation for U.S. Nationals last month where he posted the fastest times in the world this year in three individual events.
"As a swimmer, shaving my entire body is necessary for performance," said Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian of all time. "The Ultimate Shave razors and shave cream truly makes a difference in protecting my skin and giving me that close comfortable shave I want and need in and out of the pool."
800razors.com offers The Ultimate Shave™ with high-quality, American-made shaving products for men and women that are equal to the major brands at a discount over retail with a Burn-Free Guarantee and the convenience of free delivery. The company, who is partnered with a razor manufacturer that has been making high-quality razors since 1875, maintains a strong customer retention rate greater than 50% and customer satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 by independent, online third-party review site Trustpilot.com.
"Michael Phelps has joined 800razors.com as a shareholder and spokesperson because he loved 'The Ultimate Shave' he was getting from using our razors," said Phil Masiello, President and CEO of 800razors.com. "Michael not only believes in our product, he shares our enthusiasm for creating opportunities for others to succeed. We are committed to helping build back America and are proud to offer American-made products while providing employment opportunities through our affiliation with The Chimes."
800Razors provides employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities through a fulfillment affiliation with Chimes, a Baltimore-based non-profit that provides a wide variety of services, including vocational training to more than 19,000 people with disabilities throughout the United States. Many of the employees participate in Special Olympics, an organization which Phelps serves as a global ambassador and is also supported by the Michael Phelps Foundation.
Phelps investment in 800razors.com is a continuation of his entrepreneurial spirit that is built upon strategic partnerships that support his goals in and out of the water, including a shared commitment to charitable initiatives. He launched a signature line of competitive swim products – MP – in partnership with Aqua Sphere last year and has a signature line of swim spas by Ft. Wayne-based Master Spas. With the support of his corporate partners, the Michael Phelps Foundation's signature program – im – has reached more than 10,000 children with its water-safety instruction, health and wellness education, and goal-setting programing.
About 800razors.com
800razors.com is a leading e-commerce (or on-line leader in personal care), American-made performance shaving products company that offers men and women The Ultimate Shave with national brand quality at discounted prices that are conveniently shipped for free. In addition to razors and razor blades, the company offers shave cream, after-shave moisturizer and other shaving accessories, all designed to enhance the shaving experience complete with its Burn Free Guarantee on all products. Launched in 2013, the Baltimore-based company was founded by Phil Masiello and Steven Krane after noting the high prices of razor blades in retail stores while the two were traveling on a business trip. 800razors.com investors include John Sculley and David Sculley as well as a retired U.S. Ambassador. For more information, please visit www.800razors.com, or follow via Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest.
About Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is widely regarded as the greatest swimmer of all-time and one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of sport. Over the course of his distinguished career, Phelps has amassed 22 Olympic medals, including 18 Gold, 33 World Championships medals, 59 U.S. National titles, and 39-time world-record holder. He established the Michael Phelps Foundation to help promote the sport of swimming and encourage active and healthy lifestyles, especially for children, in 2008. A national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and global ambassador for Special Olympics International, Phelps' charitable initiatives have earned recognition as the inaugural recipient of Laureus Academy "Exceptional Achievement Award," Boys & Girls Clubs of America "Champion of Youth," and American Apparel & Footwear Association "Humanitarian of the Year."
MEDIA CONTACTS:
800razors.com: Phil Masiello, Co-Founder, President, & CEO; (443) 472-5994, [email protected]
Michael Phelps: Drew Johnson, Octagon; (207) 274-2017, [email protected]
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