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- 2023 -19 JanuaryHigh Street
Dunelm sales surge 18% in Q2
Dunelm has revealed that its total sales reached £478m in Q2, which was 18% higher than in the same period last year and an increase of 48% compared with pre-pandemic levels. For the period ending 31 December 2022, the group attributed its performance to customer demand for its Autumn and…
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Oct- 2022 -20 OctoberHigh Street
Dunelm sales down 8% in Q1
Homewares retailer Dunelm has revealed that its sales were down by 8% to £357m in the 13-week period ended 1 October 2022, as the cost of living crisis impacted demand in the period. The retailer said this result was “robust” in the face of a strong comparative period, as last…
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Sep- 2022 -14 SeptemberHigh Street
Dunelm reveals FY profits surged 34.9% to £212m
Dunelm has revealed its profit before tax for the 53 weeks to 2 July 2022 has risen 34.9% to £212.8m from the same period in FY21. Total sales reached £1.5bn, up 18.4% YOY, while diluted earnings per share rose 32.9% to 83.6p. Among the highlights were a homewares market share…
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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustSupply Chain
Bensons for Beds gets new funding as it appoints COO
Bensons for Beds has secured additional funding from owner Alteri Investors to drive its growth strategy and transformation plans further, whilst also appointing Gavin Chappell as its new chief operating officer. Alteri’s new investment comes two years after it first invested in Bensons. This time, Alteri’s funding will be specifically…
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2 AugustPeople Moves
Greggs names new chair as revenues rise
Greggs has announced the appointment of Matthew Davies as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Davies joins the board with immediate effect, and will be appointed as chair on 1 November 2022, when the current chair, Ian Durant, steps down. He is widely experienced in retail, and during his…
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Jul- 2022 -21 JulyEconomy
Dunelm FY trading beats expectations
Dunelm has reported its full-year sales and profits have beaten expectations, reporting total sales of £1.55bn in the year to 25 June 2022, an increase of 16% compared with the same period the year prior. The homeware retailer’s total sales are 40% higher than the FY 2019 and digital sales…
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Jun- 2022 -21 JunePeople Moves
The Midcounties Co-operative appoints new CFO
The Midcounties Co-operative has announced the appointment of Peter Kelly as its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Peter Dubois who has stepped down after 26 years with the society. Kelly will also take on executive responsibility for IT within The Midcounties. Previously, he served as head of finance, having…
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Apr- 2022 -14 AprilDIY
Dunelm Q3 sales surge 69% despite ‘significant’ headwinds
Dunelm Group plc has reported its total sales surged 69% to £399m for the 13-week period ended 26 March 2022 (Q3) compared to £236.6m in FY21 with growth across all channels. The group said its growth was achieved despite “significant” raw materials and freight cost increases, and ongoing supply chain…
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4 AprilDIY
Dunelm opens new format store at The Springs Leeds
Dunelm has announced it is set to open a new 18,362 square feet sales store with mezzanine in Leeds after it confirmed a further agreement with The Springs out of town retail and leisure shopping centre. This will be Dunelm’s first new smaller format store in the country and its…
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1 AprilPeople Moves
Dunelm appoints new chief financial officer
Dunelm Group plc has announced the appointment of Karen Witts as its new chief financial officer (CFO), who will join the board on 9 June 2022. In her new role, Witts succeeds Laura Carr who will step down from the board on 8 June. She joins from Compass Group plc…
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