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The Bicester Village Shopping Collection
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TBVSC LLC
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1995
Descriptiontext

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection (legal entity TBVSC LLC) is a privately held operator of a global portfolio of luxury outlet shopping villages, founded in 1995 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company's core business is destination-based retail: it operates 12 villages across Europe (UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain), China (Shanghai, Suzhou), and the United States (New York), aggregating 1,500 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering discounted luxury merchandise year-round. Revenue is generated primarily through tenant rentals and commercial arrangements with the brand boutiques occupying each village.

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The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is home to more than 1,300 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands,

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersBicester, United Kingdom
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Bicester
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United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices14 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
luxury outlet shopping, designer retail villages, destination hospitality resorts, luxury fashion boutiques, live entertainment venues
Industry2 codes
1Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts)
CodeTHAGADAJPrimaryNo
2Wellness-Lifestyle Boutique Hotels
CodeTHAGADAFPrimaryNo
Product category
Luxury Outlet Shopping
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Retail Village Operations
TypeMarketplace Commission
Description

Collection operates luxury outlet villages featuring 1,500 boutiques from leading fashion and lifestyle brands, generating revenue through tenant rentals and commercial arrangements with retail partners.

thebicestercollection.com
2Hospitality Services
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Award-winning hotel destinations including The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa and Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant, located on the California coastline.

thebicestercollection.com
3Live Entertainment
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Operates UBS Arena in New York (home to New York Islanders ice hockey team), a concert venue featuring The Isles Lab Team concept store, generating entertainment and venue revenue.

thebicestercollection.com
Marketing channels3 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components6 values
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 15 records shown
1Bicester Village
Description

Luxury shopping village located in London, UK

thebicestercollection.com
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Core offering1 text field

The Bicester Collection operates a portfolio of 12 luxury outlet shopping villages across Europe, China, and the United States, housing more than 1,500 boutiques of leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round. The group also operates destination hospitality properties (The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant) and live entertainment venues (UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders).

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Product overview1 text field

The Bicester Collection operates a portfolio of 12 luxury shopping villages across Europe, China, and the US, featuring over 1,500 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round. The collection also includes boutique hospitality destinations (The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant) and live entertainment venues (UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders ice hockey team and The Isles Lab Team Store). The portfolio spans locations including Bicester Village (London), Kildare Village (Dublin), La Vallée Village (Paris), Maasmechelen Village (Brussels/Antwerp/Cologne), Wertheim Village (Frankfurt), Ingolstadt Village (Munich), Fidenza Village (Milan/Bologna), La Roca Village (Barcelona), Las Rozas Village (Madrid), Shanghai Village, Suzhou Village, and Belmont Park Village (New York). The collection also runs the Unlock Her Future Prize award program supporting women entrepreneurs.

Product and service18 records
1Bicester Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Iconic luxury shopping destination near London, UK featuring over 1,500 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round.

2Kildare Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping destination in Kildare, Ireland offering designer brands at reduced prices.

3La Vallée Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village near Paris, France featuring premium fashion brands.

4Maasmechelen Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping destination serving Brussels, Antwerp, and Cologne regions in Belgium.

5Wertheim Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village located in Frankfurt, Germany.

6Ingolstadt Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village serving the Munich region in Germany.

7Fidenza Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village in the Milan and Bologna region of Italy.

8La Roca Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village near Barcelona, Spain.

9Las Rozas Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village in Madrid, Spain.

10Shanghai Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village in Shanghai, China.

11Suzhou Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping village in Suzhou, China.

12Belmont Park Village
CategoryLuxury Outlet Shopping Village
Description

Luxury shopping destination in New York, USA.

13UBS Arena
CategoryLive Entertainment Venue
Description

Concert venue and home to the New York Islanders ice hockey team in New York.

14Isles Lab Team Store
CategoryRetail Store
Description

Team concept retail store located at UBS Arena.

15The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
CategoryHotel Resort
Description

Award-winning oceanfront resort and spa located in Oceanside, California.

16Mission Pacific Beach Resort
CategoryHotel Resort
Description

Award-winning beach resort in Oceanside, California featuring the Michelin-starred Valle restaurant and The Ozone boutique hotel.

17The Ozone
CategoryBoutique Hotel
Description

Boutique hotel located within Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside, California.

18Valle Restaurant
CategoryFine Dining Restaurant
Description

Michelin-starred restaurant located at Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside, California.

Scale indicator3 records

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Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers10 records
1McArthurGlen Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

McArthurGlen is Europe's leading owner, developer, and manager of luxury designer outlet villages, directly comparable to The Bicester Collection's European outlet village portfolio. Both operate curated luxury outlet destinations for leading fashion and lifestyle brands at value prices.

2Simon Property Group
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Simon Property Group is the largest U.S. operator of premium outlet centers (Premium Outlets and The Mills) and a broad incumbent in retail real estate, comparable in scale and tenant relationships to Bicester's Belmont Park Village and broader outlet strategy.

3Tanger Inc.
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Tanger Inc. is a leading U.S. operator of upscale outlet and lifestyle centers. While primarily focused on the U.S. market, Tanger operates in the same outlet retail segment as Bicester's destination villages and serves similar premium brand tenants.

4Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is a global operator of flagship shopping destinations (Westfield centers), comparable in scale, premium positioning, and brand mix to The Bicester Collection's luxury outlet villages across Europe and the U.S.

5AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group)
TypeOthers
Description

AEG is a major global entertainment and arena operator (including The O2, Crypto.com Arena, Coachella), directly comparable to The Bicester Collection's ownership and operation of UBS Arena and live entertainment venue operations.

6Madison Square Garden Entertainment
TypeOthers
Description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment operates iconic live venues including Madison Square Garden, comparable to Bicester's UBS Arena for arena-scale entertainment venue operations and revenue models.

7Marriott International
TypeOthers
Description

Marriott International operates luxury and lifestyle hotel brands globally, comparable to Bicester's The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa and Mission Pacific Beach Resort hospitality assets.

8Hilton Worldwide Holdings
TypeOthers
Description

Hilton Worldwide is a global hospitality leader with luxury and lifestyle hotel brands comparable to Bicester's boutique hotel and resort hospitality operations in California.

9Hyatt Hotels Corporation
TypeOthers
Description

Hyatt Hotels operates luxury and lifestyle hotel brands comparable to Bicester's The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa and Mission Pacific Beach Resort, including comparable resort and wellness positioning.

10Brookfield Property Group
TypeOthers
Description

Brookfield Property Group is a global real estate investor with retail property holdings, comparable to Bicester's portfolio of luxury outlet villages and mixed-use hospitality assets from a real estate ownership perspective.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Profiles1 record

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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The Bicester Village Shopping Collection

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is home to more than 1,300 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands,

What The Bicester Village Shopping Collection does

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection (legal entity TBVSC LLC) is a privately held operator of a global portfolio of luxury outlet shopping villages, founded in 1995 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company's core business is destination-based retail: it operates 12 villages across Europe (UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain), China (Shanghai, Suzhou), and the United States (New York), aggregating 1,500 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering discounted luxury merchandise year-round. Revenue is generated primarily through tenant rentals and commercial arrangements with the brand boutiques occupying each village.

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Bicester Village Shopping Collection
Legal name
TBVSC LLC
Website
https://www.thebicestervillageshoppingcollection.com/
Company type
Private
Founded year
1995
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is home to more than 1,300 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands,
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bicester
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

  1. Retail Village Operations: Collection operates luxury outlet villages featuring 1,500 boutiques from leading fashion and lifestyle brands, generating revenue through tenant rentals and commercial arrangements with retail partners.
  2. Hospitality Services: Award-winning hotel destinations including The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa and Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant, located on the California coastline.
  3. Live Entertainment: Operates UBS Arena in New York (home to New York Islanders ice hockey team), a concert venue featuring The Isles Lab Team concept store, generating entertainment and venue revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Bicester Collection operates a portfolio of 12 luxury outlet shopping villages across Europe, China, and the United States, housing more than 1,500 boutiques of leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round. The group also operates destination hospitality properties (The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant) and live entertainment venues (UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders).

Product overview

The Bicester Collection operates a portfolio of 12 luxury shopping villages across Europe, China, and the US, featuring over 1,500 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round. The collection also includes boutique hospitality destinations (The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant) and live entertainment venues (UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders ice hockey team and The Isles Lab Team Store). The portfolio spans locations including Bicester Village (London), Kildare Village (Dublin), La Vallée Village (Paris), Maasmechelen Village (Brussels/Antwerp/Cologne), Wertheim Village (Frankfurt), Ingolstadt Village (Munich), Fidenza Village (Milan/Bologna), La Roca Village (Barcelona), Las Rozas Village (Madrid), Shanghai Village, Suzhou Village, and Belmont Park Village (New York). The collection also runs the Unlock Her Future Prize award program supporting women entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Bicester Village: Luxury shopping village located in London, UK
  • Kildare Village
  • La Vallée Village
  • Maasmechelen Village
  • Wertheim Village
  • Ingolstadt Village
  • Fidenza Village
  • La Roca Village
  • Las Rozas Village
  • Shanghai Village
  • Suzhou Village
  • Belmont Park Village
  • UBS Arena
  • The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
  • Mission Pacific Beach Resort

Products and services

  • Bicester Village Iconic luxury shopping destination near London, UK featuring over 1,500 boutiques of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round.
  • Kildare Village Luxury shopping destination in Kildare, Ireland offering designer brands at reduced prices.
  • La Vallée Village Luxury shopping village near Paris, France featuring premium fashion brands.
  • Maasmechelen Village Luxury shopping destination serving Brussels, Antwerp, and Cologne regions in Belgium.
  • Wertheim Village Luxury shopping village located in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Ingolstadt Village Luxury shopping village serving the Munich region in Germany.
  • Fidenza Village Luxury shopping village in the Milan and Bologna region of Italy.
  • La Roca Village Luxury shopping village near Barcelona, Spain.
  • Las Rozas Village Luxury shopping village in Madrid, Spain.
  • Shanghai Village Luxury shopping village in Shanghai, China.
  • Suzhou Village Luxury shopping village in Suzhou, China.
  • Belmont Park Village Luxury shopping destination in New York, USA.
  • UBS Arena Concert venue and home to the New York Islanders ice hockey team in New York.
  • Isles Lab Team Store Team concept retail store located at UBS Arena.
  • The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa Award-winning oceanfront resort and spa located in Oceanside, California.
  • Mission Pacific Beach Resort Award-winning beach resort in Oceanside, California featuring the Michelin-starred Valle restaurant and The Ozone boutique hotel.
  • The Ozone Boutique hotel located within Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside, California.
  • Valle Restaurant Michelin-starred restaurant located at Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside, California.

Companies that use The Bicester Village Shopping Collection

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • McArthurGlen Group: McArthurGlen is Europe's leading owner, developer, and manager of luxury designer outlet villages, directly comparable to The Bicester Collection's European outlet village portfolio. Both operate curated luxury outlet destinations for leading fashion and lifestyle brands at value prices.

Broad incumbents

  • Simon Property Group: Simon Property Group is the largest U.S. operator of premium outlet centers (Premium Outlets and The Mills) and a broad incumbent in retail real estate, comparable in scale and tenant relationships to Bicester's Belmont Park Village and broader outlet strategy.
  • Tanger Inc. Tanger Inc. is a leading U.S. operator of upscale outlet and lifestyle centers. While primarily focused on the U.S. market, Tanger operates in the same outlet retail segment as Bicester's destination villages and serves similar premium brand tenants.
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is a global operator of flagship shopping destinations (Westfield centers), comparable in scale, premium positioning, and brand mix to The Bicester Collection's luxury outlet villages across Europe and the U.S.

Others

  • AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group): AEG is a major global entertainment and arena operator (including The O2, Crypto.com Arena, Coachella), directly comparable to The Bicester Collection's ownership and operation of UBS Arena and live entertainment venue operations.
  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment: Madison Square Garden Entertainment operates iconic live venues including Madison Square Garden, comparable to Bicester's UBS Arena for arena-scale entertainment venue operations and revenue models.
  • Marriott International: Marriott International operates luxury and lifestyle hotel brands globally, comparable to Bicester's The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa and Mission Pacific Beach Resort hospitality assets.
  • Hilton Worldwide Holdings: Hilton Worldwide is a global hospitality leader with luxury and lifestyle hotel brands comparable to Bicester's boutique hotel and resort hospitality operations in California.
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Hyatt Hotels operates luxury and lifestyle hotel brands comparable to Bicester's The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa and Mission Pacific Beach Resort, including comparable resort and wellness positioning.
  • Brookfield Property Group: Brookfield Property Group is a global real estate investor with retail property holdings, comparable to Bicester's portfolio of luxury outlet villages and mixed-use hospitality assets from a real estate ownership perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection social profiles

Digital presence

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Bicester Village Shopping Collection

What does The Bicester Village Shopping Collection do?

The Bicester Collection operates a portfolio of 12 luxury outlet shopping villages across Europe, China, and the United States, housing more than 1,500 boutiques of leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional value year-round. The group also operates destination hospitality properties (The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Mission Pacific Beach Resort with The Ozone boutique hotel and Michelin-starred Valle restaurant) and live entertainment venues (UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders).

Is The Bicester Village Shopping Collection a public or private company?

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was The Bicester Village Shopping Collection founded?

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection was founded in 1995. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is The Bicester Village Shopping Collection based?

The Bicester Village Shopping Collection is headquartered in Bicester, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does The Bicester Village Shopping Collection make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Retail Village Operations are the primary driver. The others are hospitality Services and live Entertainment.

Who are The Bicester Village Shopping Collection's main competitors?

McArthurGlen Group is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Simon Property Group, Tanger Inc. and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Others are AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group), Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Brookfield Property Group.

Does The Bicester Village Shopping Collection have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Bicester Village Shopping Collection.

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Live signals
GulfNewsUAE Shoppers Can Now Ship Bicester Village Luxury Purchases Home with Emirates Delivers PartnershipEmirates Delivers has partnered with Bicester Village to provide UAE shoppers with doorstep delivery for luxury goods purchased at the UK outlet. The service handles shipping, customs clearance, and package consolidation, allowing customers to shop remotely or leave purchases behind while traveling. This initiative aims to enhance convenience for GCC visitors by eliminating luggage constraints and simplifying international logistics.Business InsiderThousands sign petition to shut down UK's luxury shopping 'village' that's hugely popular with Chinese tourists after giant lines outside stores prompt safety concernsNearly 4,500 people signed a petition to close Bicester Village after crowds gathered outside stores, putting workers at risk. The petition was started by Laura Wicks, who said staff are being forced into unsafe conditions. The company has outlined new protocols, including temperature checks and two-meter distancing.PR NewswireThe Bicester Village Shopping Collection Champions the Future of FashionBicester Village has partnered with the British Fashion Council for the second year to host a designer pop-up featuring 30 UK fashion talents at its location near London through October 27, 2019. The initiative allows emerging designers to trade free of charge and retain 100% of their sales profits, building on last year's success where the 10-day pop-up generated over £100,000 in sales. The partnership will expand to one of the Collection's Chinese villages in 2020 as part of Bicester Village's commitment to supporting the future of the global fashion industry.PR NewswireBicester Village feiert Premiere von, Celebrating India' mit VIP-Gästen Waris Ahluwalia, Jodie Kidd und Donna AirBicester Village launched a 'Celebrating India' popup event featuring Indian designers and brands to showcase modern Indian design. The initiative, part of the 'All Things India' campaign, includes artistic installations supporting the Elephant Family charity and partnerships with local restaurants to serve Indian cuisine. The event runs until late May 2019 at the Bicester Village shopping destination in the UK.PR NewswireBicester Village inaugure « Celebrating India » en présence des invités VIP Waris Ahluwalia, Jodie Kidd et Donna AirBicester Village, a luxury outlet shopping destination in Oxfordshire, UK, inaugurated a pop-up store called 'Celebrating India' on May 17, 2019, showcasing 12 Indian designers and brands including Manish Arora, Pippa Small, and Huemn as part of the broader 'All Things India' campaign. The event featured a partnership with charity Elephant Family, which displayed six elephant sculptures throughout the village to raise awareness and funds for Asian elephant conservation, with donations accepted on-site. The temporary boutique will remain open until May 29, 2019.PR NewswireEditors and Influencers Celebrate the Launch of the Newly Expanded Bicester VillageBicester Village, a luxury outlet shopping destination in Oxfordshire, unveiled its newly expanded footprint with 31 new boutiques and a redesigned public space. The expansion includes a VIP space called Number 50, a Secret Garden Café, landscaping by Wild at Heart founder Nikki Tibbles, and a commissioned art installation by Bruce Munro. The launch event was attended by editors and influencers who were given tours of the new retail space and The British Collective Christmas boutique featuring emerging British designers.Business Insider'It's like you're back in China': Designer outlet Bicester Village is key to Alipay's expansion in EuropeAlipay is launching a payment and marketing platform for European retailers, targeting Chinese tourists. The company cites 117 million Chinese tourists abroad in 2014 spending $165 billion, with the UK average at $5,900. Bicester Village is a key UK target, with no clear timeline for Europe.