DFS shares slip as half-year sales fall 6%

// DFS posts gross sales decline of 6% in the 26 weeks to December 29
// Retailer said August and September last year were particularly challenging
// DFS expects annual profits are set to remain “broadly” on track despite the drop amid difficult retail conditionsDFS has said annual profits are set to remain “broadly” on track despite a drop in half-year sales amid difficult retail conditions.
The furniture retailer posted a six per cent fall in gross sales for the six mo