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Topps Tiles Hit by Heatwave and Slumping Sales | Business and Finance News
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Topps Tiles saw its stock plunge eight percent after a scorching heatwave ground construction to a halt, slashing foot traffic and sales. The company now expects profits to fall below its earlier forecast, hitting over six and a half million pounds instead of nine million by September. Shoppers are opting for cheaper tiles, squeezing margins, while ongoing store closures and cost-cutting efforts reflect a tougher economic climate. Despite CEO Alex Jensen’s optimism about long-term growth, analysts warn investors to brace for a slower-than-expected recovery.
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