DFI Retail Group is trading 4.3% up at $3.90, extending a steady recovery from last week’s low of $3.40. - The surge follows the announcement of a 44% leap in H1 underlying profit to US$117 million for the six months ending in June. - The company also declared an interim dividend of 6.20 US cents per share, representing a 77% increase year-over-year, and revised its full-year outlook for stronger profitability.