Topps Tiles saw its profits climb as its first half pre-tax profits rose to £8 million from £4.7 million a year earlier.

Since Topps Tiles improved consumer confidence and a stronger housing market, the tile retailer has benefited in the 26 weeks to 29 March 2014, as its like-for-like revenues grew by 10.2% while group sales rose by 11.7% to £97.7 million.

Topps Tiles chief executive Matthew Williams said: "The group has delivered a very successful first half performance, with strong sales growth, improving gross margins and overall growth in profits. While trading conditions undoubtedly improved during the period, helped by a higher level of consumer confidence, we believe our first half sales growth was significantly ahead of the overall tile market. Our strategy continues to focus on market share gains driven by offering an authoritative and differentiated range, outstanding service, and multichannel convenience, resulting in excellent overall value for money."

Williams added: “We believe we continue to grow sales ahead of the market and remain confident that our strategy will continue to deliver profitable market share gains, against a backdrop of a steady improvement in UK economic indicators."