Tapi was launched in 2015 by Martin Harris to be “a breath of fresh air” in the world of carpet and flooring retailing. In 2024, it bought rival Carpetright out of administration in a multimillion-pound deal and selected 54 stores to take over from the retailer. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Tapi and the home and DIY sector.
Tapi has posted a jump in sales and profits as its acquisition of rival retailer Carpetright settles in, Retail Week can reveal.
Tapi has confirmed the opening dates of seven new stores since its takeover of Carpetright.
Tapi has launched its first concession in the newly revamped John Lewis store on Oxford Street.
John Lewis has struck a partnership with floorcoverings retailer Tapi, which will open concessions in the department store group’s shops, Retail Week can reveal.
Tapi has turned a profit for first time outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite shoppers’ subdued appetite for big-ticket home improvements.
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