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The British Fashion Council to bring back the City Wide Celebration this fall

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the return of the City Wide Celebration (CWC) this September. A curated programme of special experiences and activations, the event is designed to connect brands, retailers, designers, and the public in cultural institutions and leading hospitality venues. Taking place across London, Liverpool,...

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Sports Direct fails to secure injunction against Newcastle United over replica kits

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has been unable to secure an injunction against Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) that would have allowed the retailer to sell the club’s replica kits for the 2024/25 season. The sportswear retailer filed a complaint against NUFC with the Competition Appeal Tribunal during March, in which it had alleged that the...

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Sephora to open two stores in Newcastle

Beauty emporium Sephora is continuing its UK expansion with two new stores set to open in Newcastle this autumn. Sephora said it will open a 6,515-square-foot store at Eldon Square and a 6,180-square-foot unit at the MetroCentre, offering local customers “an unparalleled shopping experience” and brands across make-up, travel, fragrance,...

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Mike Ashley seeks injunction against Newcastle United over replica kit deal

Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley is seeking an injunction against Newcastle United Football Club (NUFC) regarding a disagreement over the distribution of the club’s replica kits. Ashley, through his group’s portfolio company Sports Direct, has filed the claim to the Competition Appeal Tribunal, in which he alleged that the club had “abused its...

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Newcastle’s Eldon Square unveils major 65 million pound revamp

Newcastle’s primary shopping centre Eldon Square is set to undergo a major overhaul in the coming year, banking on leisure, entertainment and dining as a means to bolster footfall. The reported 65 million pound redevelopment will see the introduction of new cultural, food and drink, sport, leisure and entertainment venues at the location, much...

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These are the top UK fashion cities outside of London

It is no secret that London is one of the fashion capitals of the world, the central organ of the UK’s fashion industry and therefore where businesses, retailers and designers tend to gravitate towards in the hope of achieving both local and international success. However, in recent years, it appears that despite its breadth, fashion seems to...