Mr Cowgill said: "The board would like to thank Barry for his valued and considerable contribution to the growth and progress of the business. We look forward to his continued support as a consultant to the company."
JD Sports has enjoyed a rise in sales and profits over the last year as its stores have focused on trainers and sports fashion, in contrast to rival Sports Direct and its focus on pricing.
As well as owning JD stores, the company runs Blacks, Millets and Bank outlets. Mike Ashley, the founder of rival Sports Direct, owns more than 10pc of the company.
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