MFI Furniture
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MFI Furniture has been aided by improved consumer confidence in the UK in the six months to Nov 1996. The company is expanding its Homeworks format which adds style and small articles to the company's traditional format. MFI is also closing and subleasing its branch warehousing. The Howden format is being developed, geared to small builders. sales have increased in France where outlets are profitable. The company's profit is forecast at 90 million pounds sterling for 1996 to 1997 by BZW.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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DFS Furniture
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DFS is a UK furniture retailer which reported a rise in volume sales for 1st half 1995-1996. The company has achieved this despite a sluggish UK housing market and poor weather. The company has kept stocks low which has boosted its performance. DFS plans to open five new outlets and will enter two new regions, London and south eastern England. The company's profit is forecast at 30.7 million pounds sterling for full-year 1995 to 1996 by Panmure Gordon.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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DFS Furniture
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DFS Furniture is undergoing expansion and has a good record in sales densities, but the company could be affected by any problems in the housing market.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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