CEO Matthew Williams (2007–) | Key people Matt Williams (CEO) Headquarters Leicester, United Kingdom Founded 1963 | |
Stock price TPT (LON) 97.25 GBX +3.00 (+3.18%)31 Mar, 5:40 PM GMT+1 - Disclaimer Founders Alan Brindle, Ted Derbyshire Subsidiaries Topps Tiles (UK) Limited, Topps Tile Kingdom Ltd., Multi-Tile Limited, Topalpha Limited, Topps Tiles Holdings BV Profiles | ||
Topps Tiles plc is a British national retailer based in Enderby. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
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History
The first store was opened in Manchester in 1963, by Alan Brindle and Ted Derbyshire, and then the stores were sold/merged with a chain based in London owned by Barry Bester and Stuart Williams. There are now stores totalling over 350 across the United Kingdom. Topps has, in 2014, opened boutique format stores in London and the North West.
Originally, the firm was based in Wilmslow, but is now based near Leicester at Grove Park, next to the M1. In turn, it is near Enderby and the B1114 (former A46). From 2007–2009, Topps Tiles sponsored Leicester City. In November 2010, Topps Tiles launched a new slogan, "Tiles for Everyone".
Products
Topps Tiles sells floor and wall tiles, natural stone and related products and accessories such as underfloor heating, tools, adhesives, grouts and cleaning products.
Market share
Topps Tiles have a market share of 30% in the United Kingdom. In 2014, group revenue was £205.3 million, with an operating profit of £42.5 million. The annual report of 2014, gave the market share of Topps Tiles of the domestic tile sector in the United Kingdom as 30%, an increase on the previous year of 2%.