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Peter Cowgill’s unusual exit deal from JD Sports shows the enduring power of the rag trade tycoon
UK retailer sticks with profit forecasts after first-half results come in at top of expectations
UK retailer’s exit deal includes ‘new and enhanced’ restrictions following acrimonious departure
Régis Schultz’s task is to modernise the retailer’s governance infrastructure without smothering its entrepreneurial flair
Sportswear chain continues boardroom overhaul with selection of French retail veteran
JD Sports’ CMA-enforced sale of Footasylum ends a sorry saga for all involved
Disposal for £37.5mn comes after regulators blocked purchase
Former supermarket executive replaces Peter Cowgill who was ousted last month
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Athleisure retailer says there is need for more board-level experience as sales hit record
CMA says Elite Sports, JD Sports and the Scottish football club broke competition rules
UK sports fashion retailer has big shoes to fill after departure of longtime boss
Shareholders told departure of Peter Cowgill was because of disagreements about governance and succession
Executive chair departs after 18 years as UK retailer admits controls lacking
Competition regulator hands out penalty after executives met during investigation
Sainsbury’s, JD Sports and Dunelm all benefited from festive spending after lockdowns the year before
This is an outsized to-do over a £90m deal for a target with a 5% market share
UK sportswear retailer boosted by online spending and increased demand after lockdowns ended
Competition regulator stands by original decision to block purchase of smaller rival
Andrew Leslie loses seat after 11 years as shareholders show disapproval of pay policies
Federal stimulus programmes have helped sports retailer’s US businesses
UK group shrugs off pandemic to push on with expansion through acquisitions
US expansion keeps Nike and Adidas onside; Ryanair burns cash awaiting clearance for take-off
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