USC Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1989

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,622

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

USC General Information

Description

Retailer of clothing and accessories based in Edinburgh, United England. The company offers designer clothing, jeans, coats and jackets, summer wear, footwear and accessories shoes for men, women and kids.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
United Sports Corporation
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Edinburgh
  • Scotland, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Clothing
Accessories
Acquirer
Corporate Office
  • Edinburgh
  • Scotland, United Kingdom

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USC Valuation & Funding

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USC Comparisons

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Industry
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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
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Details
Retailer of clothing and accessories based in Edinburgh, United England. The company offers designer clothing, jeans, co
Specialty Retail
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1,622 As of 2007

Manchester, United Kingdom
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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USC Competitors (32)

One of USC’s 32 competitors is Nasty Gal, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Nasty Gal Corporate Backed or Acquired Manchester, United Kingdom
Topshop Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
G-Star Raw Private Equity-Backed Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vans Formerly PE-Backed London, United Kingdom
Shiekh Shoes Corporation Ontario, CA
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USC Patents

USC Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2005222955-A Mounting tool of protection sheet for battery terminal Active 07-Mar-2005
JP-2005142010-A Protective sheet for battery terminal and its installation tool Pending 06-Nov-2003
JP-2003327091-A Wiper refill and its recycling method Pending 09-May-2002

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USC Former Investors

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USC FAQs

  • When was USC founded?

    USC was founded in 1989.

  • Where is USC headquartered?

    USC is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of USC?

    USC has 1,622 total employees.

  • What industry is USC in?

    USC’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.

  • Is USC a private or public company?

    USC is a Private company.

  • What is USC’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for USC is .

  • Who are USC’s investors?

    Frasers Group and West Coast Capital have invested in USC.

  • Who are USC’s competitors?

    Nasty Gal, Topshop, G-Star Raw, Vans, and Shiekh Shoes are some of the 32 competitors of USC.

  • When was USC acquired?

    USC was acquired on 16-Jan-2018.

  • Who acquired USC?

    USC was acquired by USC (Shirebrook).

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