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Furniture retailer DFS was founded in 1969, as specialists in sofas and soft furnishings. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about DFS and the home and DIY sector.

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News
DFS CEO: market stablising rather than recovering
13 March 2025By Ellis Hawthorne
The chief executive of DFS has said that the wider market slowdown surrounding ‘big-ticket’ purchases is stabilising, rather than recovering.
News
DFS has named a former Holland & Barret CEO as its non-exec director
24 February 2025By Ellis Hawthorne
DFS has appointed former Holland & Barrett boss Tony Buffin as an independent non-executive director.
Opinion
‘Are the lights turning back on in the home and furniture market?’
17 January 2025By George MacDonald
Updates from DFS and Dunelm this week struck a cautious note, but there are signs of life in the home goods category, including a big move by Primark, believes George MacDonald

More on DFS

News

DFS ‘cautiously optimistic’ following profit and sales growth during first half

17 January 2025By Chloe Mills

Furniture retailer DFS has reported profit growth during the first half as it continues to establish position as “the clear market leader”.

News

Sofology’s managing director has stepped down as DFS ‘simplifies’ its management team

3 December 2024By Ellis Hawthorne

Sofology boss Emma Dinnis is set to step down alongside two other members of the senior leadership team as DFS pursues a “more simplified structure” within the group.

DFS wins scientific endorsement for carbon reduction targets
27 November 2024By George MacDonald
DFS appoints interim chief financial officer after inline sales performance
22 November 2024By Ritika Bhoora
Where are retailers on their hyper-personalisation journeys?
6 November 2024Promotional research for Qoeda, By Ben Sillitoe
Ikea, Argos and John Lewis to benefit from a furniture sales boost this quarter
25 October 2024By Ellis Hawthorne

DFS finance chief is set to stand down
17 October 2024By George MacDonald
DFS has swung to a loss as shipping delays and interest rate rises take their toll
25 September 2024By Hugh Radojev
DFS drops profit guidance due to ongoing Red Sea disruption
12 June 2024By Megan Robinson
Big ticket’s big squeeze: how are home retailers navigating sluggish demand?
19 March 2024By Ellis Hawthorne

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