RE: Interims5 Oct 2022 12:31
Well Topps Tiles have come out with a market pleasing update. This can only be good news for CMO division Total Tiles.
The Group delivered strong revenue growth of 10% for the six months to 30 June 2022. One-year LFL* sales of 2 % (Superstores at 5 % and Total Tiles -10%) against particularly strong comparatives. Two-year LFL sales growth was 29 %, and on a three-year basis the Group has delivered revenue growth of over 85% and a 39% increase in market share to just under 1% accentuating the enormous growth opportunity. There was particularly strong performance in Door Superstore (+24% LFL) and our dedicated Trade vertical which saw growth of 45% LFL
Gross profit was GBP8.5m (20.3%) for the first half, an increase of c.1% compared to H1 2021 GBP7.4m (19.4%). As previously reported during Q2 the Group experienced a number of short-term pressures on margins, in common with the industry overall. These included higher carriage costs and increased energy costs, albeit the latter is a relatively small cost overall for the business. Commodity cost inflation continued during the period and was particularly apparent in energy rich products such as tiles. We continue to pass through these costs while maintaining gross margin and managing our competitive position.