All DFS articles – Page 15
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OpinionThe advantage of doing it yourself
According to conventional thinking, vertical integration is yesterday’s strategy. But there are exceptions. Some retailers have shunned the conventional wisdom and maintained their own factories
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OpinionGetting management succession right
What is unthinkable at John Lewis but almost traditional at Marks & Spencer? The answer is poorly planned management succession, yet succession planning is one of the most important aspects of business management.
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NewsIn Focus: Steinhoff
Furniture is retail’s hardest hit sector in a recession. High-profile names such as MFI, Land of Leather and The Pier have disappeared, ScS went into administration but survived and all have struggled. But one group seems to have bucked the trend, at least in turning itself around from four years ...
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NewsDFS owner to buy out Lord Kirkham’s remaining interest in the business
DFS owner Advent International is working towards a refinancing deal that would buy out the last remaining debt interests of its founder Lord Kirkham.
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OpinionWho said anything about retiring?
Selling DFS might have been a surprise, but there’s plenty more to do yet, says Lord Kirkham
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AnalysisPrivate equity rushes back into retail
After two years on the sidelines private equity money is back in retail. George MacDonald finds out why and what investors are looking for
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AnalysisRichard Baker
A new chairman has been named following the shock sale of DFS, but does the former Alliance Boots man’s track record make him the obvious choice, asks George MacDonald
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OpinionThe retail Arctic Explorers’ Club
A little volcanic ash couldn’t dampen a birthday trip to the North Pole, says Malcolm Walker
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NewsLord Kirkham upbeat after ‘bittersweet’ DFS exit
DFS founder Lord Kirkham has described the sale of his sofa chain to private equity firm Advent as “bittersweet” but vowed that the business would do “more of the same but at a much faster rate”.
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NewsPrivate equity firm Advent International acquires DFS
Sofas tycooon Lord Kirkham has sold his DFS chain to private equity firm Advent International for an undisclosed sum.
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AnalysisConsumer Finance: Credit where credit’s due
The credit market has faced a shake-up, but with in-store credit still accounting for billions in sales providers are innovating to offer better point-of-sale finance.
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NewsLord Kirkham calls off DFS auction
Sofa king Lord Kirkham has ended the £500m auction of his DFS chain and said he has no interest in selling it.
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NewsDFS sale is ‘Lord Kirkham’s call’
Sofa retailer’s founder considers refinancing alternatives as doubts rise over sale of the business
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NewsPrivate equity firms confirm interest in DFS
Two private equity firms have reaffirmed their interest in buying sofa retailer DFS and a third is expected to do so, despite doubt about whether a sale will be concluded.
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NewsDFS set to be sold within days
Sofa giant DFS is poised to be sold for more than £500m before the end of next week.
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Matalan sale talks collapse as investors baulk at £1.5bn price
The sale of Matalan fell through on Wednesday after potential buyers failed to meet owner John Hargreaves’ price expectations.
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NewsDebenhams’ Rob Templeman linked to bid for DFS
Debenhams chief executive Rob Templeman is said to be considering a tie-up with private equity firm Cinven to mount a £500m bid for furniture group DFS.
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AnalysisDFS: Sofa, so good
He may now be thinking about succession and selling the business, but Lord Kirkham does not intend to put his feet up yet. He tells Nicola Harrison about his plans to pass the £1bn sales barrier