Sofa firm DFS closes showrooms, manufacturing and distribution operations

Sofa retailer DFS has temporarily closed all of its showrooms, manufacturing and distribution operations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
By Ismail Mulla
Published 25th Mar 2020, 09:06 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2020, 09:07 BST
"The welfare of our colleagues and our customers is always our priority," says Tim Stacey."The welfare of our colleagues and our customers is always our priority," says Tim Stacey.
"The welfare of our colleagues and our customers is always our priority," says Tim Stacey.

The Doncaster-based firm said its websites will continue to operate in order to take customer orders.

The group said the health and wellbeing of its people is of paramount importance and it is following the request by the Prime Minister to close all non essential retail stores and operations.

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Tim Stacey, chief executive of DFS, said: "The welfare of our colleagues and our customers is always our priority.

"On that basis and in order to help with the Prime Minister's request for strict social distancing we have temporarily closed our showrooms, our manufacturing facilities and our delivery network.

"DFS has traded for over 50 years, during which time we have faced many difficult periods including the 2008 financial crisis.

"On every occasion, thanks to our customers and colleagues, and the long-standing relationships with our suppliers and other stakeholders, we have emerged stronger.

"I want to give my thanks to every single one of our people for their extraordinary efforts in managing through this difficult time, I am truly grateful."

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