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Inside retail: the makeover of DFS as a public company

Site Visit: We visited DFS Furniture's new store in Tottenham Court Road London to talk to chief executive Ian Filby about the business and future plans
February 10, 2016 & Daniel Liberto

Retail is a difficult sector to be in at the moment, despite a recovery in consumer confidence and disposable income. Much of this has to do with the rise in popularity of online shopping, something traditional high street retailers are having to adapt to.

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It's interesting, therefore, to talk to DFS (DFS), which only joined the market as a public company last year. Chief executive Ian Filby met us at the Tottenham Court Road store to discuss how things are going and what his plans are to grow the business.

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