Tile specialist Topps Tiles has reported that its group sales in the 13 weeks ended 28 December were 4.6 per cent higher year-on-year and 12.9 per cent in the most recent five-week period, with online sales being ‘strongly positive’.
Trade sales also contributed to ‘robust growth’ at both Topps Tiles (13.5 per cent) and Pro Tiler Tools. (20 per cent). This has been attributed to developments in the Topps Tiles brand’s digital channels, clearer pricing and excellent stock availability.
Rob Parker, Chief Executive, said: “We are pleased to see the Group return to sales growth in the first quarter of the new financial year, supported by our strong trade offer and continued strategic progress, particularly with our digital and omnichannel growth initiatives. Whilst it is early in the financial year and macroeconomic indicators remain mixed, we are pleased that our growth strategy is delivering strong results, which leaves us well positioned to deliver our goal of Mission 365.”
Topps Tiles has also announced that Rob Parker will retire after 18 years at the business, having joined as CFO in 2007. He will remain with the business until an ‘appropriate successor has been appointed, to ensure an orderly transfer of responsibilities, which is expected to be towards the end of 2025.’
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