Moss Bros, Ex Managing Director of discount retail chain will be the new Trading Director at Bon Marche menswear retailer.
Pidgeon, who had left Bon Marche in January, will take control of its mainstream division which includes the Moss Bros chain of shops.
It is learnt, that the announcement was deliberately delayed in order to concur with the appointment of another executive to head the firm's fashion division.
Philip Mountford as the Chief Executive and Pidgeon as his subordinate will efficiently look after traditional brands.