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.
DFS has recorded a “positive start” and a boost to orders across the beginning of its new financial year.
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DFS posted a healthy 10% uplift in its customer orders against a subdued market, but chief executive Tim Stacey signalled that the macro policy environment was constraining investment and growth potential.
Revenue in the year ending 29 June, 2025, was up 4.4% on the same period last year, while underlying profits before tax increased by £19.7m.
Sofas specialist DFS expects annual profits to come in “slightly above the top end of guidance” on the back of trading momentum and cost control.
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