RNS announcement

Topps Tiles Plc

("Topps Tiles" or "the Company")

Appointment of Non-executive Director

Topps Tiles, the UK's largest tile and wood flooring specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy King as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 23 January 2012.

Andy is the Chief Executive of Notcutts Garden Centres Ltd., a post he has held since 2007.  Prior to that he held Global Marketing Director roles at The Body Shop, Mothercare and WH Smith, having previously spent nine years at Boots The Chemists.  Until December 2011 Andy was a non-executive director at The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Michael Jack, Chairman, commenting on the appointment, said: "Andy brings to our Board a strong track record in retailing with a broad base of experience gathered from appointments with a number of well-respected retailers.  In particular, his marketing background will enable Andy to make a significant contribution towards helping us to further develop our strategy and deliver our goal of extending our market leading position."

Having appointed two independent non-executive directors in the last month, we now consider the composition of the Board to be fully compliant with the UK Corporate Governance Code.

There are no additional disclosures required in respect of Andy King pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R

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