DFS Furniture PLC (LSE:DFS) signalled better trading has continued into its latest year and said Marie Wall, formerly of Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB), will join as interim chief financial officer.
Improved trading seen through the final quarter of its last financial year has continued into the first 20 weeks of DFS’ current period, the furniture retailer said on Friday.
Order intake has kept growing, while further progress has been made on cutting costs, DFS added.
Wall, who previously served as the tobacco firm’s deputy chief financial officer, will replace John Fallon after he announced his departure in October, DFS also announced.
“Marie's experience and skills make her ideally suited to take on the role,” chairman Steve Johnson commented.
Wall has also held roles at Wolseley and Dixons Carphone, DFS highlighted, and will join next month before Fallon leaves in January.