Key Facts

  • Sofa Brands International was formed in 2005 to acquire the well known brands of G Plan, Parker Knoll, Derwent and Duresta
  • Our brands are available in over 600 UK retail outlets of which 400 are specialist independent retailers
  • We also sell through major furniture groups and the UK's most recognised retailers, including Harrods of London, the John Lewis Partnership and House of Fraser
  • The Group's key market is in the UK
  • The Duresta Brand is sold internationally
  • SBI has three manufacturing facilities in the UK and one in Lithuania
  • The highest quality fabrics and leathers are sourced internationally
  • The Group employs over 900 employees and is growing
  • SBI sold 100, 000 sofas and chairs in 2010
  • For the 2011 financial year, SBI reported sales revenue of over £70 million

Sales by distribution channel

  • 60% Independent
  • 19% Specialist and multiple retailers
  • 14% Department stores
  • 7% Exports

Export

  • 42% Europe (EU)
  • 24% Europe (other)
  • 15% Far east
  • 14% Australia
  • 5% Middle East