Executive Appointment

Torex Retail PLC
08 February 2005



8 February 2005


                         Torex Retail Appoints New CEO


Torex Retail plc, the UK market leader in retail systems, is pleased to announce
a significant strengthening of the executive management team.



Chris Moore has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer with full
responsibility for all executive matters. Mark Pearman will remain a key member
of the Executive Board assuming full responsibility for business development.
The Company's ambitious growth plans will be spearheaded by Mark on a global
basis through a combination of organic and acquisitive means.



Rob Loosemore, Executive Chairman of Torex Retail, said:



'We are delighted with these changes as we can now look forward to the immense
benefits of Chris' operational skills and Mark's ability to effect the longer
term growth of the company.



We are a proven team and with our collective vigour, especially in the area of
technology and innovation, we remain dedicated to delivering to our shareholders
and customers alike.'


Chris Moore background:

Chris Moore, currently non-executive Chairman of the retail IT services group XN
Checkout, has extensive experience with over 20 years within the IT sector. He
led the team at Torex PLC from March 1996 to April 2004, where he built up the
business into a European market leader in healthcare information systems and an
established force within Retail IT. During his time at Torex, the Group grew
dramatically both organically and by acquisition, with the market capitalisation
growing from £10m to £350m. He was previously appointed non-executive Deputy
Chairman of Torex Retail plc on 2 November 2004.



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For further information, please contact:



Robert Loosemore, Executive Chairman

Chris Moore, Chief Executive
Richard Thompson, Finance Director
Torex Retail plc
Telephone: [phone]



Seb Hoyle / Freida Moore
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Telephone: [phone]






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