JJB Sports gets approach for lifestyle division; names David Jones dep. chairman

LONDON, Oct 15, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) -- JJB Sports Plc. confirmed that it has received a preliminary approach for its lifestyle division, which includes Qube and Original Shoe Company. The group also announced that it has appointed David Jones its new deputy chairman. Jones was previously chief executive and later executive chairman of Next plc. JJB also said Wednesday that constructive discussions are ongoing with its debt providers, HBOS and Barclays, who remain supportive... [read full story]