FASHION SAVVY: Hilton Seskin, left, is a veteran retailer behind Glue, Topshop and JD Sports outlets. Picture: Louie Douvis, Priscillas modelling agency
A retail mogul who brought the Topshop label to Australia has been revealed as the mystery buyer of a historic building in Hunter Street mall.
The Newcastle Herald has confirmed Hilton Seskin, a fashion industry veteran and founder of Rebel Sport, is the director of a company that purchased the Municipal building in May.
Mr Seskin is behind the popular chain of Glue Stores nationally and his latest undertaking has been the launch of UK activewear retailer JD Sports in Australia. The flagship store was unveiled in Melbourne in April and at least two more have opened in recent months.
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