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Ex-Jigsaw CEO Peter Ruis joins Anthropologie

Peter Ruis, who had resigned from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw in March 2018, is joining as Managing Director of International, a newly created position at Anthropologie, reports Drapers. The report added that Ruis, who is joining the Urban Outfitters-owned brand today, will be responsible for all territories outside the US,...

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Jigsaw said to have secured 20 million pound injection

London - High street retailer Jigsaw is reportedly set to sell a significant stake in its business to the founder of Carphone Warehouse, as it secures a 20 million pound cash injection as part of its turnaround plans. The deal would see majority shareholder John Robinson inject 5 million pounds into Jigsaw, as David Ross, founder of Carphone...

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Jigsaw CEO Peter Ruis steps down

Jigsaw has confirmed that Peter Ruis, the company’s CEO, will be leaving the business this month. The company’s chairman Charles Atterton, Jigsaw added, will return as Executive Chairman. He was earlier associated as joint-CEO with Jigsaw’s Founder, John Robinson, from 1997 to 2013. Commenting on his decision, Ruis said in a statement: “It is...

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Jigsaw eyes up Switzerland for European expansion base

London - Premium, high street retailer Jigsaw is currently eyeing up Switzerland as the potential base for a European foray. The fashion retailer, which has blossomed following a design renewal led by chief executive Peter Ruis, aims to grow its revenues from 100 million pounds to 500 million pounds and believes Switzerland would provide a...