Change of Adviser

Retail Stores PLC
08 July 2004



8 July 2004

                               Retail Stores plc

                                  Appointment

Retail Stores plc is pleased to announce the appointment of KBC Peel Hunt Ltd as
its Nominated Adviser and Broker with immediate effect.

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