Notice of Trading Update

John David Group (The) PLC
14 January 2003

14th January 2003



                          The John David Group Plc

The John David Group Plc, a leading specialist retailer of fashionable branded
sports and leisure wear, will be announcing its Christmas trading update on
Wednesday 15th January 2003.


                                      ENDS



For further information:

Andrew Jaques / Tom Leatherbarrow                           Tel:  [phone]
Hogarth Partnership Limited



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