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JD Sports signs 5.5 million pounds deal with former chairman Peter Cowgill

Britain's sportswear retailer, JD Sports Fashion has signed a deal with former executive chairman Peter Cowgill. The company will pay him 5.5 million pounds to act as a consultant as well as to restrict him from working for or advising any of the JD's competitors, and prevent him from soliciting any of its employees. Commenting on the update,...

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JD Sports confirms Peter Cowgill has stepped down

British sportswear retailer JD Sports has confirmed that boss Peter Cowgill has stepped down with immediate effect. Cowgill, who has led the sports, fashion and outdoor brands group since 2004, is stepping down after an ongoing review of the company’s internal governance and controls revealed it had decided to accelerate the separation of the...

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JD Sports denies rumours that CEO Peter Cowgill is stepping down

British sportswear retailer JD Sports has denied media rumours that its CEO and executive chair Peter Cowgill is planning to exit the business. In a statement released Tuesday morning, the company said: “JD can confirm to both investors and to its international brand partners that the board is not engaged in a process to recruit a chief...

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Quiz prepares for 200 million pound IPO

London - Fashion retailer Quiz is gearing up for its upcoming listing on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on the London Stock Exchange, following news that its 102.7 million pound placing was successfully priced. The placing price for is set at 161p per share, giving Quiz a market capitalization of 200 million pounds at admission to the...