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Parker to step down at Topps Tiles
The chief executive of Topps Tiles is to step down from the chair as it returns to sales growth and

Likewise beats £150m milestone
Flooring distributor Floorwise has seen annual sales top £150m for the first time. Sales for 2024 rose by 7.5% to

Victoria sees shares jump after Petken buy
Flooring group Victoria has seen its valuation jump after a non-executive director increased his stake in the company more than

Non-food sales see annual dip
The UK saw a rise in retail sales in 2024, but non-food sales fell. Retailers enjoyed a 0.4% increase in

Royal Warrant for Ulster Carpets
Ulster Carpets has been granted a Royal Warrant by Charles III. The company previously held a warrant from Queen Elizabeth

Neil Andrews dies
Neil Andrews, Reynolds flooring manager has died. He was 52. Andrews had worked at the Bognor Regis retailer for 22

Andreu World launches solidarity, sustainability and social responsibility fundraising stool for Valencia
Andreu World has released the Valencia Stool, designed by Patricia Urquiola to raise funds for those it by last year’s

OBE for Spinks
Simon Spinks was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition for services to the mattress and
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Champion crowned
Fitter of the Year 2026 will be decided at Harrogate From February to September, the Fitter of the Year challenge

Triple score
September will see three shows held concurrently From 2–5 September 2026, the SECC, Ho Chi Minh City will host VIFA



