DFS sales increase despite market uncertainty

DFS Furniture has reported a strong first-half performance.
In a trading update covering the 26 weeks to 28 December 2025, the furniture retailer said it expects underlying profit before tax to come in at £30–31m, representing a year-on-year increase of £13–14m.
Order intake for the period rose 2.3%, with both the DFS and Sofology brands delivering growth.Related Story Matalan plans 10 new stores despite ‘challenging economic backdrop’20/01/2026 x 8:55 AMGross