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DFS Furniture Company plc |
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NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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Dofasco sees earnings similar in third quarter Jul 26 2001 08:53 AM PDT
Dofasco 2nd-quarter earnings better than expected Jul 26 2001 06:25 AM PDT
Department 56 net falls in Q2, sees lower 2001 Jul 25 2001 03:45 PM PDT
Stelco posts second-quarter loss as demand declines Jul 19 2001 01:52 PM PDT
Dofasco shares climb on surprise earnings advisory Jul 18 2001 10:04 AM PDT
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PROFILE |
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DFS Furniture Company is the UK's upholstered furniture market leader (beating out MFI Furniture Group and IKEA International). The company sells furniture at more than 50 stores throughout the UK -- it has opened five to 10 new locations a year since 1995. DFS Furniture sells sofas, two seaters, footstools, and chairs; styles include washable fabrics, faux fur, and leather. The company also manufactures furniture under brands such as Lincoln House, Medallion, and Quantum. Its own furniture accounts for nearly 20% of sales. Executive chairman Graham Kirkham founded DFS Furniture in 1969 and still owns 8%.
COMPETITION |
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House of Fraser PLC (HOF)
IKEA International A/S (dossier)
MFI Furniture Group Plc (MFI)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: July
1999 Sales (mil.): 479.10
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 4.4%
Employees: 1,434
Revenue per employee: $334,100.42
KEY PEOPLE |
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Graham Kirkham
CEO
Ian Bowness
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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Bentley Moor Ln., Adwick-le-Street
Doncaster South Yorkshire DN6 7BD, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-1302-330-365
Fax: 44-1302-330-880
Online: Web Site
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