All DFS articles – Page 4
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NewsDFS profits on track after ‘strong trading performance’
DFS has said it expects to deliver underlying profits in line with expectations, assisted by strong sales growth across its brands.
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NewsDFS boss unveils ambitions for Sofology expansion
DFS posted its half-year results today with an increase in profits and sales across the group. Boss Tim Stacey told Retail Week his plans to keep the success surging with Sofology expansion plans.
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NewsDFS profits spike amid ‘solid’ sales performance
DFS has posted a surge in profits and sales as its acquisition of Sofology swelled its half-year figures.
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NewsAgenda: Morrisons, DFS and French Connection update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with Morrisons, DFS and the latest Brexit vote on the agenda.
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NewsDFS sales rise despite challenging conditions
DFS has reported a rise in gross sales of 10% over a five-month period, despite what it described as a “challenging consumer environment”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Brexit chaos wipe out big ticket’s golden period?
Big-ticket retailers rely heavily on Boxing Day and the January Sales, but this year the spectre of Brexit looms large.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Has big ticket turned the corner?
After contrasting financial updates from ScS, Topps Tiles and DFS this week, the team discuss whether the big-ticket market has turned the corner.
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NewsDFS profits plunge despite Sofology sales growth
DFS has reported a full-year profits slump, which outgoing boss Ian Filby attributed to “an exceptional downturn in market demand” in the fourth quarter.
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NewsDFS cautions on profits amid fourth-quarter 'disruption'
DFS has cautioned that full-year profitability will fall below last year’s total after hot weather and “disruption” to deliveries from the Far East dented fourth-quarter performance.
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NewsDFS COO Tim Stacey named boss as Ian Filby exits
DFS’s COO Tim Stacey will replace boss Ian Filby as he departs the business this autumn after eight years at the group.
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Watch: DFS' Filby on cushioning the blow of the market
DFS boss Ian Filby tells Retail Week what’s in store for furniture retailers and explains how the sofa firm is working to navigate the “moribund” market.
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NewsDFS profits crash but Filby 'confident' of growth
DFS’ half-year profits have crashed but boss Ian Filby said he is confident in the business’ performance despite challenging market conditions.
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NewsAgenda: Game, Conviviality, Moss Bros and DFS
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Game, Conviviality, Moss Bros and DFS on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are the January Sales in furniture dead?
For traditional furniture retailers, the January Sales have long been the equivalent of a toy shop’s Christmas.
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NewsDFS lifts sales amid 'challenging' market conditions
DFS has posted an increase in sales during its first half and forecast “modest” full-year growth despite “challenging” market conditions.
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NewsAgenda: Ocado and DFS to update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Ocado and DFS on the agenda.
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NewsDFS’ Sofology acquisition given green light by CMA
DFS has been given the go-ahead by the competition watchdog to complete its £25m acquisition of rival retailer Sofology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: When retailers go from friend to foe
Footasylum’s IPO represents a second sports retail payday for David Wardle and John Makin. The pair had previously founded, built and floated JD Sports before going into competition against it.
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AnalysisBig ticket: Is it boom or bust for home and furniture?
Against an uncertain backdrop, updates from ScS, Topps Tiles, DFS and Made.com have given a vital temperature check on the health of the home and furniture sectors.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, DFS, ScS and Ikea
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories in the sector over the past week including positive results for Tesco and the rise of services.