Directorate Change

Topps Tiles PLC
12 March 2007



12 March 2007


                                TOPPS TILES PLC

                        Appointment of Finance Director


Topps Tiles Plc (the 'Company'), the UK's largest ceramic tile and wood flooring
specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Parker as Finance
Director. Robert succeeds Andrew Liggett who, as announced on 23 October 2006,
will be leaving the Company with effect from 30 April 2007. Robert, 35, will
formally take up his role as Finance Director and will join the Board of Topps
Tiles on 10 April 2007.


Most recently, Robert worked as Director of Finance & IT at Savers Health &
Beauty Ltd, the national high street retailer with 440 stores across the UK,
owned by parent company AS Watson, part of the Hutchison Wampoa corporation.
Robert played a key role in rebuilding the finance function and developing plans
to build a sustainable future for the business. Prior to joining Savers Health &
Beauty in 2005, Robert worked for the Boots Group for 9 years in a number of
operational finance roles including senior positions as Director of Finance for
Asia and subsequently Director of Finance, International Retail for Boots Retail
International operations. Robert qualified as an accountant in 1997 and is a
member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.


Barry Bester, Chairman of Topps Tiles, commented: 'We are delighted to announce
the appointment of Robert. With his knowledge and experience of the retail
sector he will make an excellent contribution to the Company.'


The Company confirms that it is not aware of any further details to be disclosed
in respect of Mr Parker pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.



Enquiries:

Nick Ounstead - Chief Executive                 01625 446700
Barry Bester - Chairman                         020 8269 1900

Emma Kent/Ann-marie Wilkinson
Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial            020 7861 3232





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