Topps Tiles

Topps Tiles
Public (LSE: TPT)
Industry Retail
Founded 1963
Founder Alan Brindle
Ted Derbyshire
Headquarters Enderby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Area served
United Kingdom
Key people
Matt Williams (CEO)
Products Tiles
Website www.toppstiles.co.uk Edit this on Wikidata

Topps Tiles plc is a British national retailer based in Enderby, Leicestershire. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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 to 2009, Topps Tiles sponsored Leicester City. In November 2010, Topps Tiles launched a new slogan, "Tiles for Everyone".

Products

Topps Tiles is the UK's leading tile retailer, advising consumers and traders on suitable products and selling floor and wall tiles, natural stone and related products, and accessories such as underfloor heating, tools, adhesives, grouts, wet room products and aftercare/protection/cleaning solutions.

Market share

Topps Tiles has a market share of 30+% in the United Kingdom. Current investor information can be found at www.toppstilesplc.com..


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