New Board Appointment

Torex Retail PLC
02 November 2004


For release 0700 2 November 2004


                            TOREX RETAIL PLC

                          NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT

Torex Retail plc, a leading provider of IT solutions to major European
retailers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Moore as
non-executive Deputy Chairman.  The appointment is effective immediately.

Chris Moore (49), currently non-executive Chairman of the retail IT services
group XN Checkout, has extensive experience with over 20 years experience 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.

Rob Loosemore, Executive Chairman of Torex Retail, commented:

'Chris has vast experience from within the IT and the Retail sector. He will
bring an added dimension to the board with his expertise and experience gained
from leading Torex PLC's transition into a highly successful quoted company
until its merger with iSOFT Group plc in December 2003.  We look forward to his
contribution as we set in place our ambitious growth plans for Torex Retail.'


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For further information, please contact;

Torex Retail plc                                          0870 050 9900
Robert Loosemore, Executive Chairman
Richard Thompson, Finance Director

Citigate Dewe Rogerson                                    020 7638 9571
Ginny Pulbrook/Seb Hoyle/Freida Moore

Save as disclosed below, there is nothing further to disclose in relation to
Chris Moore's appointment under schedule two, paragraph (f) of the AIM Rules.

Past directorships:
Associated Technologies Limited
A T Air Limited
Heskgold Limited
Speed 8765 Limited
Lytham Enterprises
Omicron Nanotechnology Limited
The Torex Foundation
Chavignol Limited
XN Checkout Holdings plc


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