Shares in DFS Furniture have plunged by 22% after it issued a profit warning.
It blamed the general election for contributing to a sharp fall in demand in the second half of its financial year.
It now expects its annual profits to be between £82m-£87m, below the £94.4m it reported in the previous 12 months.
Its share price tumbled by 55.25p to 196.75p.
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John Porter
John has been with Wrigley Claydon for over 20 years, becoming a partner in 1995. Specialising in Employment Law, John helps clients with matters including the preparation of recruitment policies and employment contracts as well as advocating in employment tribunals in cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination.
He also has considerable experience of dealing with landlord and tenant disputes and matters relating to business and company sales, commercial investment property transactions and lettings as well as residential estate and offshore property developments.
“I know I’ve done a good job when the business doesn’t need me!”
John is never happier than when spending time with his wife and 2 children, Lucy and Alex. John is Chair of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) and a board member of First Choice Homes Oldham. In his spare time, John is likely to be found either reading, cooking or walking Donnie the Golden Retriever.
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