Jul 3, 2026 – 5.12pmInitial public offering candidate Winning Group has been dealt a fresh blow, with its former chief operating officer suing the high-end appliance retailer and its outgoing chief executive John Winning for unlawful dismissal.While there are multiple Fair Work Commission claims against the company, which operates 18 glitzy showrooms in Australia and New Zealand, this is the first time John Winning has been personally named in legal action by a former employee and friend.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles