Dunelm
This coverage examines Dunelm’s 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- 2024 -18 JanuaryDIY
Dunelm sees sales rise to £872m in H1
Dunelm has reported strong sales growth in the first half of the year, with total sales increasing by 4.5% to £872m for the 26-week period ended 30 December 2023. It also recorded continued sales growth in Q2 in a challenging market, with total sales increasing by 1.0%. Its gross margin…
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Oct- 2023 -19 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-19/10/23
Adidas has revised its full-year projections upward following robust Q3 2023 results. The sportswear giant’s performance was positively impacted by the sale of its remaining Yeezy inventory, leading to better-than-expected underlying business development. Now, Adidas anticipates an operating loss of €100m in 2023, down from the previous forecast of €450m.…
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19 OctoberDIY
Dunelm eyes increased market share amid strong Q1
Dunelm has seen sales rise by 9% to £390m in the first quarter of the year, following a strong period of growth that was largely driven by volume, amid plans to further its market share. The group welcomed a strong performance in both its stores and digital channels, with the…
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13 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-13/10/23
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Martin Gafsen as its new director of property. Gafsen, previously the interim corporate finance director at Royal Mail, brings extensive experience in property management. He led the strategy for Royal Mail’s nationwide freehold and leasehold estate for 16 years. Additionally, Gafsen was responsible for…
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13 OctoberDepartment Stores
Dunelm green targets approved by SBTi
Dunelm has announced that its greenhouse gas emissions targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Dunelm has become the first dedicated homewares specialist and one of the first companies globally to set short and long-term company-wide emission reduction targets in line with climate science, following a…
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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-20/09/23
Dunelm announced record sales in its full-year results, with revenues rising by 5.5% to £1.64bn. However, profits fell by 7.7% to £192.7m. The company attributed the strong sales to cost reductions on over 1,000 products and the strength of its product range. Dunelm also invested over £20m in digital operations…
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20 SeptemberDIY
Dunelm welcomes record sales of £1.64bn in FY23
Dunelm has welcomed record sales in its full-year results, with revenues up by 5.5% to £1.64bn, despite profits falling over the period. In the year ended 1 July 2023, profits fell by 7.7% to £192.7m, though the group said this was “particularly pleasing given the impact of operating cost inflation…
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Jul- 2023 -20 JulyNews
Dunelm ups FY guidance after strong final quarter
Dunelm has seen full-year revenues rise by 6% to £1.64bn, after a period of “robust” growth in its final quarter, where sales hit £381m despite higher cost prices and rising inflation. Following a “continued robust sales performance, strong commercial disciplines and tight operational grip on costs”, the furniture retailer has…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneHigh Street
WHSmith partners with Retail Trust to boost staff wellbeing
WHSmith is introducing new measures to support its employees’ health and happiness after partnering with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to help boost staff wellbeing. The group’s 12,000 plus employees and their families now have access to a range of personalised resources including the Retail Trust’s wellbeing helpline, counselling…
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May- 2023 -12 MayDIY
Dunelm to open its first store at Atria Watford
Dunelm, the homewares retailer, is to open a 33,000 sq ft store within Atria Watford. Dunelm already has 179 stores across the UK and this new store will be located in the former John Lewis unit, which closed in 2020 as part of the department store’s store closure programme. Set…
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