All DFS articles – Page 2
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Opinion'Be bold - game-changing hires can add real value in a recession'
Cancelling or postponing key appointments is a false economy. Investment in people is a relatively small outlay and can make all the difference, says Clarity founder Fran Minogue
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NewsDFS order volumes strengthen after lean summer
DFS has indicated there may be some green shoots of recovery in the furniture sector after a tough summer, with order volumes strengthening heading into the golden quarter.
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NewsDFS profits plummet as supply chain issues and inflation take toll
DFS profits have plummeted as the retailer blamed supply chain issues, double-digit inflation and staff shortages for the slump.
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AnalysisAnalysis: As DFS and ProCook warn on profits, has the homewares sector lost its spring?
The homewares sector has enjoyed a boom over the past two years but, with DFS and ProCook issuing the latest in a string of profit warnings, has the pandemic bubble burst?
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NewsDFS sales and profits drop against lockdown boom
DFS has reported a decline in sales and profits compared with strong comparables during the lockdown period last year.
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NewsDunelm and DFS sales rise as consumers revamp homes for Christmas
Both Dunelm and DFS have recorded strong results in the lead-up to Christmas as the homewares boom shows no signs of slowing down.
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NewsDFS profits surge as consumers spend on their homes
Furniture specialist DFS has posted an increase in full-year sales and profits as consumers spent on their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsDFS and Dunelm founders recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours list
DFS founder Lord Kirkham and Dunelm founder Bill Adderley have both been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list, alongside six other retailers.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisDFS (Overview)
DFS is the UK’s second-largest furniture retailer after Ikea and the clear market leader in upholstered furniture with a market share of over 35%.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisDFS (SWOT)
DFS has mostly and consistently adapted well to changes in home furnishings fashion. Its combination of trendy but popular design, astute pricing (including free credit) and clever marketing, plus investment in its own manufacturing capacity, has fuelled its advance.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisDFS (Strategy)
DFS announced its new ‘Pillars and Platforms’ strategy in 2022 to unlock new categories of growth, while leveraging its leading upholstery made-to-order model advantages.
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NewsDFS profits surge as pent-up lockdown demand boosts sales
DFS has posted a jump in half-year profits as pent-up demand from the first national lockdown drove a sales spike.
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NewsDFS profits to come in at upper end of expectations despite disruption
Furniture group DFS expects profits be within the upper half of market forecasts despite Covid disruption and Brexit uncertainty.
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NewsBoxing Day Sales: Next, DFS and Selfridges going ahead despite PM’s warnings
Next, DFS and Selfridges are all gearing up for Boxing Day Sales in spite of Boris Johnson’s warnings to the public.
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NewsDunelm and DFS forced to close under new lockdown regulations
Under the new lockdown restrictions homewares retailers Dunelm and DFS stores are not counted as essential.
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Retail VoiceThree retailers winning in discovery commerce
Creating demand through discovery is the only way to cut through the noise and win customer spend in an increasingly crowded ecommerce market.
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NewsDFS swings to loss as sales slump in ‘disappointing’ year
DFS has fallen into the red in its preliminary results as sale declined, but boss Tim Stacey has stressed that the retailer’s performance has improved since stores reopened.
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NewsDFS to sell Sofa Workshop to furniture rival Halo
Furniture group DFS has penned a deal to sell Sofa Workshop to luxury home design company Halo.
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NewsDFS reports trading ‘significantly ahead of expectations’
DFS, the specialist sofa retailer, has reported strong trading in recent weeks as consumers splashed out on their homes.
