DFS reports rising orders and strong start to new financial year

DFS Furniture said its 2026 financial year has begun on solid footing, with order intake rising across the first 19 weeks despite a subdued upholstery market.
In a trading statement issued ahead of today’s AGM, the retailer said orders increased against strong comparatives and remained in line with expectations.
Proprietary banking data indicated that both the DFS and Sofology brands have continued to outperform a wider market that “stayed subdued”.
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