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REVEALED: Topps tiles - The Real Truth

Major UK chain set to shut stores to beat rising inflation

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The Independent UK

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of ‘significant self-help measures’

The company did not disclose the potential impact these closures would have on its workforce

The Independent UK

Topps Tiles shutting 23 stores as part of cost-cutting measures

The Leicestershire-based tile chain is also making savings across its head office to offset tougher trading and rising costs.

Evening Standard

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Ideal Home

Introducing the capsule tile collection from Ideal Home & Topps Tiles

These 20 pieces can be used in endless combinations to elevate your home

Ideal Home

Topps Tiles set for ‘another year of progress’ as sales continue to grow

The Leicestershire-based tile chain posted a 2% rise in like-for-like sales for the Topps Tiles brand in its first quarter to December 27.

Evening Standard

DIY shops enjoy bumper year as UK property market slows

Paint and sofas sell well as Britons are priced out of moving home or undertaking pricey renovations

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Topps Tiles buys Fired Earth brand from administration as sales growth slows

Shares in the company dipped in early trading on Tuesday despite a return to profit.

Evening Standard

Practical tips for choosing the right tiles to suit your space

This room-by-room guide will inspire you, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Topps Tiles sales jump amid strong trade demand

Shares in the tile and flooring retailer lifted on Wednesday after it highlighted ‘strong trading momentum’ over the latest quarter.

Evening Standard

Are white tiles going out of style? These are the 4 tile trends to try instead for a stylish kitchen in 2026

Because your kitchen deserves personality...

Ideal Home

Global stock markets ‘jittery’ as trade war fears grow

The prospect of further or higher tariffs has raised fears about the consequences of an escalating global trade war.

The Independent UK

Topps Tiles reveals accelerating sales ahead of £4m costs increase

The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

Evening Standard

Topps Tiles’ stores takeover could mean worse deals in four regions, CMA warns

The competition watchdog has warned that Topps could face a more thorough probe after its deal to buy 30 CTD stores last year.

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The Independent UK

Myths around home improvements debunked

Experts quash some common misconceptions about upgrades and renovations. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Evening Standard

Topps Tiles boss retires as company returns to sales growth

Rob Parker said he will leave the company less than two months after its biggest investor called for a leadership review.

The Independent UK

Top kitchen trends to watch out for in 2025

From neutrals to Japandi style, here’s what’s set to be in fashion.

Evening Standard

Topps defends strategy after being slammed by biggest shareholder

Austrian investor MS Galleon accused bosses at Topps Tiles of strategic ‘missteps’ and a ‘complete failure’ to adapt to a changing market.

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Evening Standard

Topps Tiles cautions over costs as profits slump on weak home improvement market

The retailer said recent Budget measures will an extra £4 million to its wage bill from next April.

Ideal Home

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Ideal Home

Should you tile all the walls in a small bathroom? The keys things to consider before shopping for tiles

Are you wondering if tiling every wall is genius or mad?

Ideal Home

Bathroom tile mistakes – 10 common tiling missteps and how to avoid them

Don’t even look at a single tile until you’ve read this expert guide

Ideal Home

This cosy and warm colour is on track to become autumn's stand out shade

The experts share their top tips for embracing the shade in practically every room in your home

Birmingham Post

Record Topps Tiles sales but inflation takes edge off profits

Though profits are down, margins are heading the right way again as shipping and gas prices normalise

Birmingham Post

Topps Tiles appointing Paul Forman as new chairman to replace Darren Shapland

Mr Forman is an experienced executive and non-executive director of listed and private equity-backed businesses

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