Shoe Zone PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Director (9499B)

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Shoe Zone PLC

22 June 2016

22 June 2016

Shoe Zone PLC

("Shoe Zone" or the "Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Shoe Zone PLC, a leading UK specialist value footwear retailer, today announces the appointment of Malcolm Collins as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Malcolm has extensive experience in retail, most recently as Group Buying and Design Director for footwear and accessories at New Look. Malcolm oversaw the group's GBP550m footwear division which he and his team grew from a zero base to market leaders, representing 30% of group turnover. In this role, Malcolm developed a worldwide supply base, sourcing product from China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Europe, and was responsible for range planning. Prior to Malcolm's 16 years at New Look, he spent 23 years at the international retailer, wholesaler and manufacturer, Clarks Shoes. Malcolm worked in a number of roles during his career at Clarks, including 13 years as Womens Footwear Buyer.

Anthony Smith, Executive Chairman of Shoe Zone, commented:

"I am pleased that Malcolm has agreed to join the Board of Shoe Zone as a Non-Executive Director. His industry knowledge and buying expertise, having spent 16 years at New Look and 23 years at Clarks Shoes, will be invaluable to the Board as we continue to grow our footwear range through shoezone.com and our Big Box concept."

In relation to the appointment of Malcolm James Collins to the Board of Directors, Shoe Zone confirms that there is nothing further to disclose in relation to his appointment under AIM Rule 17 or Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, save as required and disclosed in this announcement:

 
 Full name:               Malcolm James Collins 
 Age:                     60 years old 
 Current directorships:   Malcolm Collins Consultant Limited 
 Directorships in         None to disclose 
  the last 5 years: 
 

Malcolm Collins holds no Ordinary Shares in the Company.

For further information, please contact:

 
 Shoe Zone plc                  Tel: +44 (0) 116 
                                 222 3000 
 Anthony Smith (Executive 
  Chairman) 
 Nick Davis (Chief Executive) 
 
 Numis Securities (Nominated    Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  Advisor and Broker)            7260 1000 
 Oliver Cardigan 
 Mark Lander 
 
 FTI Consulting (Financial      Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  PR)                            3727 1000 
 Jonathon Brill 
 Alex Beagley 
 Eleanor Purdon 
 

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