Reject Shop : Appointment of New Director

Mr. Bill Stevens, Chairman of The Reject Shop Limited (TRS) today announced that Ms. Michele Teague will join its Board of Directors effective Monday 18th September 2017.

Ms. Teague has recently retired from her role as General Manager Marketing for Kmart Australia. This role has followed an extensive operational career in Australia and New Zealand with and for consumer facing organisations in a range of sectors; but significantly in the retail and FMCG sector. Her previous Marketing roles with Metcash, and with Restaurant Brands, Pacific Retail and Woolworths in New Zealand, as well as her engagements in the advertising sector, brings an additional commercial perspective of contemporary retail issues. Ms. Teague has a deep understanding of the challenges of 'meeting the market', as well as driving operational efficiency and implementing new concepts in the retail space.

Although a full-time executive until now, Ms. Teague has also served as a non-executive member of Industry Associations, and prior to her move to Australia was a Non-Executive Director of the New Zealand Rugby League.

In announcing the appointment, Mr. Stevens referred to the Board's ongoing commitment to ensure its skill base and diversity appropriately supports the continued growth of the Company's operations.

Ms. Teague will join the Company's Audit and Remuneration Committees.

The Reject Shop Limited ABN 33 006 122 676

245 Racecourse Rd, Kensington, Victoria, Australia 3031