# Topps Tiles Hit by Heat and Costs | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-07-01T08:10:14+00:00
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Topps Tiles is sweating through a rough patch, hitting a six-and-a-half-million-pound profit forecast—down from last year’s nine million—as scorching heatwaves ground tradespeople to a halt and shoppers flock to cheaper alternatives. CEO Alex Jensen admits the economic climate’s tough, but insists they’re outperforming the market long-term. To weather the storm, they’ve slashed costs, shuttered stores, sold off acquired outlets to appease regulators, and absorbed the Fired Earth brand—leading to job cuts and closures. Shares took a hit, but the company’s still betting on future growth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/852730a254e77fdf

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