Dunelm
This coverage examines Dunelmโs operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, focusing on store performance, product ranges, supply chain developments, and financial results. Reporting highlights leadership decisions, market positioning, and responses to consumer trends, providing insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals monitoring homeware and value-focused retail.
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Jan- 2026 -15 JanuaryDepartment Stores
Dunelm sales grow in first half but Q2 slowdown hits outlook
Dunelm has reported a solid first-half performance despite noting that trading conditions became more challenging in the second quarter, prompting the homewares retailer to lower its full-year profit expectations. The group said total sales rose 3.6% to ยฃ926m in the six months to 27 December 2025, supported by a strong…
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Oct- 2025 -23 OctoberDepartment Stores
Dunelm Q1 total sales rise 6.2% to ยฃ428m
Dunelm has revealed that its total sales rose 6.2% to ยฃ428m for the 13 weeks ended 27 September 2025. The company stated that this growth was driven by both higher volumes and increased average item values from product and category mix. Alongside this, its digital sales represented 40% of its…
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22 OctoberFeatures
The Cotswold Company: when success spurs a sale
When a private equity firm begins preparing to sell a company performing at its peak, it can seem counterintuitive. Yet reports that True, the private equity owner of The Cotswold Company, has appointed Arrowpoint Advisory to explore a potential sale suggest a strategic play. Itโs one that reveals as much…
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Sep- 2025 -9 SeptemberHigh Street
Dunelm profits rise 2.7% to ยฃ211m as store footprint increases
Dunelm has revealed that its profit-before-tax rose 2.7% to ยฃ211m, up from ยฃ205.4m, for the year ended 28 June 2025. Alongside this, the companyโs total sales rose 3.8% to ยฃ1.77bn, up from ยฃ1.70bn. It stated that its digital sales were now 40% of total sales, up from 37% in the…
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Aug- 2025 -1 AugustEntertainment
The Works appoints former Dunelm CEO as non-exec director
The Works has announced the appointment of former Dunelm CEO, Nick Wharton, as independent non-executive director starting from today (1 August).ย According to the arts and crafts retailer, its plan is for Wharton to become chair of the audit committee after the groupโs annual general meeting.ย News of the appointment…
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Jul- 2025 -17 JulyHigh Street
Dunelm Q4 sales rise amid Spring heatwave
Dunelm has revealed that its sales rose 4% to ยฃ415m for the 13 weeks ended 28 June 2025, driven by the Spring heatwave. Overall, the homeware retailer has seen its full year sales increase 3.8% to ยฃ1.77bn. As a result the company expects its full-year gross margin to be up…
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8 JulyHigh Street
Dunelm appoints Sainsbury’s chief as new CEO
Dunelm has announced the appointment of Clodagh Moriarty as its new CEO, effective 1 October 2025. Moriarty is currently chief retail and technology officer at Sainsbury’s. As a member of the operating board, she holds responsibility for all stores and their operations, alongside Sainsburyโs digital offer and strategy, customer experience…
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Jun- 2025 -2 JuneProperty
Three arrests made in connection with St James Retail Park fire
Police officers have made three arrests in connection with a fire at a Dunelm store at the St James Retail Park in Northampton. The emergency services were called to the store off Towcester Road just after 3pm on 31 May 2025. Road closures were put in place and fire crews…
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Apr- 2025 -17 AprilDepartment Stores
Dunelm sales rise by 6.3% to ยฃ462m in Q3
Dunelm has seen its sales grow 6.3% to ยฃ462m during the 13-week period ended on 29 March 2025.ย The retailer said that its sales and volume growth was broad-based across all categories, and it saw a good start to its new Spring/Summer ranges, as well as a successful Winter Sale…
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14 AprilAdvice
US tariffs and De Minimis changes: What you need to know
Global markets may well be rebounding after President Trump announced a “universal 10%” tax on all imports, except China which has now been hit with a 125% levy. Although many who had anticipated a global economic crisis may feel a sense of relief today, the reality remains that the United…
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