1. Corporate Strategy

JD Sports appoints Andy Higginson as chairman

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JD Sports has appointed former Morrisons chair Andy Higginson as the new chairman, following an extensive search process.
The sportswear giant said Higginson “is a highly experienced and proven retailer…

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