Theworks.co.uk. Regulatory News (WRKS)

2 August 2018

TheWorks.co.uk plc

Listing Rule 9.6.14 Disclosure

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, TheWorks.co.uk plc (the "Company") announces that Catherine Glickman, Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of RPS Group plc with effect from 2 August 2018.

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The Works is one of the UK's leading multi-channel specialist retailers of gifts, arts & crafts, stationery, toys and books - offering customers a differentiated proposition as a value alternative to full price specialist retailers. The Works sells its quality products at affordable prices across four specialist categories comprising Kids; Arts, Craft & Hobbies; Stationery; and Family Gifts, which are supplemented by both seasonal and regional offerings.

The Group operates a network of over 447 stores in the UK & Ireland. Stores can be found on high-streets, in retail parks, shopping centres, factory outlets and as concessions in various locations. The Works also has a significant and growing online presence that enables customers to shop any time of the day, with an extended range of products not available in stores. This multi-channel offering is one of the first of its kind in the value retail sector and includes a popular Click & Collect service, driving additional footfall and sales in store.