Re Directorate

Great Universal Stores PLC
29 September 2000



                      THE GREAT UNIVERSAL STORES P.L.C.                       
                               RE: BOARD CHANGE                               
 
 
The Great Universal Stores P.L.C. announces that it has decided to place
responsibility for the Group's e-commerce development within the operating
divisions. As a result, Michael de Kare-Silver, GUS' e-Commerce Director, has
decided to leave the company to pursue his own interests in the  
e-commerce arena. He resigned from the Board of Directors on 28 September
2000 and is handing over his responsibilities to divisional companies. 
 
John Peace, Chief Executive of GUS, explained: 'e-commerce has become an
integral part of the growth strategy of our major divisions and we now have a
great deal of expertise across the Group. It makes sense for our operating
divisions to take responsibility for managing their own e-commerce
development and for identifying new investment opportunities. 
 
'I would like to thank Michael for the valuable part he has played in shaping
our e-commerce strategy. GUS is now a very significant e-commerce player,
with annual sales of well over £50 million and a strong platform for future
growth. We wish Michael every success.' 
 
 
Enquiries 
 
GUS                                    Tel: [phone]      
John Peace, Chief Executive                          
David Tyler, Finance Director               
 
Finsbury                               Tel: [phone] 
Rupert Younger