DFS defies wet weather to double profit

DFS doubles profit but warns of ‘delicate’ consumer – Northern Financial Review

Doncaster-based DFS Furniture plc said its first-half revenue increased 8.6% to £547.7 million in the 26 weeks to December 28, 2025, and profit before tax almost doubled to £30.3 million from £15.8 million. An interim dividend of 1p per share has been declared. On current trading and outlook, DFS warned: “Since the half year we have seen some softening in footfall linked to adverse weather conditions over the period and consumer confidence remai…

DFS brand partnerships hit ‘record sales levels’

DFS has announced that its exclusive brand partnerships have seen “record sales levels”, as its reported profit before tax nearly doubled to £30.3m in its interim results for the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025. The furniture retailer’s revenue reached £547.7m, up 8.6% year-on-year, while its gross sales increased by 8.7% to £734.5m The company attributed its strong performance to its use of AI in enhancing its online shopping experiences and o…

DFS nearly doubles profit despite footfall slump as wet weather hits retail

Furniture retailer DFS has almost doubled its half-year profit despite a slowdown in store footfall. The London-listed group reported a pre-tax profit of £30m for the first half, up from £16m in the same period last year, as revenue rose nine per cent to £548m. Gross sales also increased nine per cent to £735m, signalling resilient demand despite a more challenging trading environment. The results come as retailers across the country grapple wit…

DFS grows half year sales and profit

Living room and upholstered furniture retailer DFS has reported a growth in first half sales and profit. According to its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2025, total gross sales rose 8.7% to £734.5m from £675.6m in against the comparative period. Revenues rose 8.6% to £547.7m from £504.5m, with gross margin up to 57.8% from 56.7%. Underlying pre-tax profit resulted at £30.9m, up from £17m – a growth of £13.9m. DFS brand sales …

DFS defies wet weather to double profit

Furniture retailer DFS almost doubled its half-year profit despite recording lower shop footfall as wet weather dampens sales across retail.  The London-listed company recorded a £30m profit in the first half of this year, almost double the £16m recorded the year prior, as revenue grew by nine per cent to £548m.  The wet weather has been hitting sales in retail and hospitality businesses across the country, as footfall to shopping centres fell b…