Topps Tiles expects annual profit to meet expectations after strong Q3

(Reuters) - Britain's largest tile retailer Topps Tiles Plc said on Wednesday it was on track to post its annual profit in line with market expectations, helped by strong third-quarter performance amid easing cost pressures.

The company, which focuses on renovation, maintenance and improvement of homes, said group sales in the 39 weeks to July 1 rose 7.6%.

(Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)