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== History == |
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Tapi Carpets & Floors was founded in 2015 by a handful of flooring specialists and the Harris Family (who |
Tapi Carpets & Floors was founded in 2015 by a handful of flooring specialists and the Harris Family (who previously owned Carpetright).The first store opened in May 2015 in Tooting (which was formerly a Carpetright) .<ref>https://www.retail-week.com/stores/store-gallery-tapis-tooting-debut-is-a-carpet-store-with-a-difference/5075418.article</ref> |
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In November 2016, Tapi opened its first Central London store on Tottenham Court Road.<ref>https://thefurnishingreport.com/index.php/news/retail-distribution/13-retail-distribution/2720-tapi-carpets-to-open-first-central-london-store</ref> |
In November 2016, Tapi opened its first Central London store on Tottenham Court Road.<ref>https://thefurnishingreport.com/index.php/news/retail-distribution/13-retail-distribution/2720-tapi-carpets-to-open-first-central-london-store</ref> |
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On 15 May 2025, Tapi celebrated its 10th birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2025 |title=Tapi Turns 10: Meet The Experts Behind The Brand |url=https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/tapi-turns-10-meet-the-experts-behind-the-brand/15116.htm |website=Insight DIY}}</ref> |
On 15 May 2025, Tapi celebrated its 10th birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2025 |title=Tapi Turns 10: Meet The Experts Behind The Brand |url=https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/tapi-turns-10-meet-the-experts-behind-the-brand/15116.htm |website=Insight DIY}}</ref> |
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Tapi is led by Jeevan Karir, it’s CEO; William Barker, its executive Chairman (and largest shareholder) and Lord Harris of Peckham, who is honorary President |
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== Operations == |
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Tapi has over stores around the UK. As of July 2024, it acquired an additional 54 stores from Carpetright. In addition to its stores, Tapi has mobile showrooms that bring flooring samples of [[Carpet|carpets]], [[laminate flooring]], [[Sheet vinyl flooring|vinyl flooring]] and [[engineered wood|engineered wood flooring]] to customers’ homes. |
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Latest revision as of 00:39, 4 October 2025
British retailer specialising in carpets and floors
Tapi Carpets & Floors Limited (trading as Tapi Carpets and Tapi) is a British retailer based in Orpington who specialises in carpets and floors.
Tapi Carpets & Floors was founded in 2015 by a handful of flooring specialists and the Harris Family (who previously owned Carpetright).The first store opened in May 2015 in Tooting (which was formerly a Carpetright) .[1]
In November 2016, Tapi opened its first Central London store on Tottenham Court Road.[2]
On 22 July 2024, Tapi Carpets & Floors bought Carpetright in a pre-packaged insolvency deal gaining the Harris Family control of Carpetright again.[3][4]
On 16 January 2025, John Lewis & Partners announced that Tapi flooring concessions would be launched in 17 of their stores by the summer of 2025, with the first one opening at their Oxford Street flagship store on 10th February 2025.[5][6]
On 15 May 2025, Tapi celebrated its 10th birthday.[7]
Tapi is led by Jeevan Karir, it’s CEO; William Barker, its executive Chairman (and largest shareholder) and Lord Harris of Peckham, who is honorary President
Tapi has over 210 stores around the UK. As of July 2024, it acquired an additional 54 stores from Carpetright. In addition to its stores, Tapi has mobile showrooms that bring flooring samples of carpets, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring and engineered wood flooring to customers’ homes.
