The man took the pistol, a nonfunctioning replica Colt 1911A1, from a mannequin’s holster and slipped it into the pocket of his shorts before leaving the building, according to police.

Cook added that they “wanted to find a way to continue as Spex Pistols but, in the end, it was simply easier and cheaper to change the name and brand”. A Glitterbest spokesperson said: “The objection ...

Glitterbest, which represents the band, said that following discussions it was agreed that the shop could continue using the name Spex Pistols but with a new logo design. However, boutique owner ...

A Glitterbest spokesperson said: “The objection was to the shop’s logo, which uses a very similar stylisation to the Sex Pistols’ logo and is clearly intended to bring the band to mind.

Opticians trading as the Spex Pistols change name after legendary punk band contacts lawyers over shop logo By AIDAN RADNEDGE Published: 09:04 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 11:56 EDT, 14 May 2025 ...

The former Spex Pistols shop in Dundee received a “cease and desist” letter last year from representatives of the musicians highlighting similarities between the boutique’s logo and that of ...

The former Spex Pistols shop in Dundee received a “cease and desist” letter last year from representatives of the musicians highlighting similarities between the boutique’s logo and that of ...

Richard Cook outside the Spex Pistols shop before the name change (Ben Douglas (Burnt Bongo/PA) An optical boutique has decided to change its name after being contacted by lawyers for The Sex Pistols.