Topps Tiles Snapshot
We achieved our strategic goal of taking £1 in every £3 spent in the UK domestic tile market one year early and have delivered seven consecutive years of market share gains. Our strategy is to “out specialise the specialists” and we will do this by delivering an inspirational shopping experience to our customers, providing range authority and offering multi-channel convenience.
Topps Tiles PLC is Britain’s largest supplier of tiles, associated tools and accessories with over 340 stores throughout the UK. In the financial year ending 2015 we achieved record sales of £212m, like for like sales growth of 5.4% and profit before tax increased by 19.3%. The company also offers tools, accessories, grout, and adhesive as well as how-to DVDs, iPhone apps, and design ideas for do-it-yourselfers. It offers discounts, special tools, and advisors for contractors and other professionals. The company was founded by current chairman Barry Bester, who used the proceeds from his wife's hairdressing business to purchase the original shop in 1981.