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DFS Furniture Company plc
 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
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
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
House of Fraser PLC (HOF)
IKEA International A/S (dossier)
MFI Furniture Group Plc (MFI)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
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
• Graham Kirkham
    CEO
• Ian Bowness
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
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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