Irish deal saves Tiles R Us

THE largest tile retailer in Ireland has come to the rescue of the Tiles R Us chain, which collapsed into administration last month with debts of £15 million (€21 million).

Right Price Tiles have 16 stores in Ireland with an annual turnover of €30m.

Railway Tile Store clinched a deal to purchase F&R Dunlop Services, the operator of 60 stores around the UK, in a move that safeguards 319 jobs.