2024DFS introduces Ted Baker to it’s exclusive brand partnerships The Group's near-term science-based emissions reduction target is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In addition the Group commits to setting long-term reduction targets with the SBTi to reach net-zero by 2050. |
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2023During the year John Fallon became our Chief Financial Officer. Record NPS scores achieved, supported by various technology solutions to enhance the customer experience. |
2022In 2022 we launched our new strategy to "Lead furniture retailing in the digital age." We grew our market share to 36%.
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2021During the year the Group's Leadership Team has developed our Inclusivity and Diversity strategy. The mission is to make DFS a place "Everyone is Welcome" and whose ethnic make-up reflects the society in which we operate our business. |
2020In 2020 we launched the first phase of our ESG strategy and commenced the roll out of the Sofa Delivery Company. We sold our Sofa Workshop business as we focus our business strategy on our key brands DFS and Sofology. |
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2019New strategy launched for 2019 to lead sofa retailing in the digital age DFS Group achieves it's highest market share - 32% |
2018Tim Stacey succeeds Ian Filby as DFS Group CEO. DFS features in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for in The Sunday Times. |
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2017DFS acquires Sofology, the third largest retailer of sofas in the UK and the fourth addition to the DFS Group portfolio. DFS launches brand partnership with Joules - designing, making and retailing upholstery products exclusively for the Joules brand. DFS integrates ‘Swoosh’, furniture visualisation technology, across all DFS stores. |
2016DFS becomes an official partner of Team GB, supporting British athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games |
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2015DFS is listed on the London Stock Exchange DFS acquires Spanish operation and opened its first official store in San Javier, Spain |
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2014DFS opens its 100th store in the UK DFS enters Continental Europe, opening its first store in The Netherlands DFS launches its Modern Apprenticeship Programme offering young people training and employment opportunities in retail and manufacturing |
2013DFS acquires Sofa Workshop, premium retailer of British-made upholstery and dwell, modern furniture and home accesories retailer DFS teams up with BBC Children in Need and launches the 'Give Me Five' fundraising initiative offering customers a chance to win their whole order for free by entering a monthly prize draw |
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2012DFS enters the Republic of Ireland, opening two stores in Dublin and Cork Exclusive brand partnerships are launched with Country Living, House Beautiful, French Connection and G-Plan DFS launches a partnership with British Heart Foundation offering customers a free, convenient and responsivle way to recycle their old sofa while raising money for the charity |
2010 |
DFS is acquired by Advent International, a well-established global private equity firm |
2004 |
DFS is acquired and taken private by a company owned and controlled by Lord Kirkham and his family |
2003 |
DFS becomes the largest retailer in the UK upholstery market |
1993 - 2004 |
DFS adds 46 stores to its portfolio, growing TV region by TV region, and continues to expand and diversify its sources of supply of upholstered furniture |
1993 |
DFS Furniture Company plc is floated on the London Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of c. £270million, trading from 21 stores |
1983 |
Northern Upholstery acquires the assets of DFS Furniture Limited and DFS continues to expand its store footprint and acquire additional manufacturing facilities |
1969 - 1973 |
Northern Upholstery acquires additional manufacturing facilities around Doncaster |
1969 |
The DFS business is founded by Graham Kirkham with a single store near Doncaster, UK, trading as Northern Upholstery |
