Shakespeare: Dunelm brand sees a boost as Brits improve their homes during lockdown March 3, 2021 Shakespeare: Dunelm brand sees a boost as Britons improve their homes during lockdown
Dunelm reinstates dividend as pandemic continues to drive homeware sales February 10, 2021 Dunelm this morning announced it will reinstate its dividend as sales boomed – despite store closures in lockdown – due strong consumer demand for homewares. Total sales soared 23 per cent from £585m to £719.4m in the first half of the year and profit before tax was up 34.4 per cent from £83.6m to £112.4m. [...]
Dunelm sales jump as lockdown fuels interest in homewares January 14, 2021 Dunelm recorded a jump in sales in the weeks leading up to Christmas despite the closure of its stores, as lockdown measures continued to fuel an interest in home improvements and interior decorating. The retailer said total sales were up 11.8 per cent in the 13 weeks to 26 December, driven by “buoyant” consumer demand [...]
Dunelm to repay furlough cash after sharp rise in sales October 15, 2020 Dunelm has announced it will repay furlough money to the government following a sharp rise in sales as consumers have increased spending on homewares during lockdown. The company said total sales jumped 36.7 per cent to £359.1m in the 13 weeks to 26 September as it continued to gain market share in the “buoyant” homewares [...]
Dunelm reports post-lockdown sales boom on pent-up demand September 1, 2020 Dunelm today said its sales jumped in July and August as pent-up demand helped boost revenue following the coronavirus lockdown. The furnishings retailer reported year-on-year sales growth of 59 per cent in July and 24 per cent in August. The Leicestershire-based firm said the rise was due to pent-up demand following store closures, as well [...]
Dunelm posts higher profits as like-for-like sales rise February 12, 2020 Profit jumped at furnishings firm Dunelm in the first half of its latest financial year, it said today, as like-for-like sales also improved. The figures Profit before tax leapt 19.4 per cent year on year to £83.6m as revenue rose six per cent to £585m. Like-for-like sales climbed 5.6 per cent. However, free cash flow [...]
Dunelm boosts sales despite shunning Black Friday January 9, 2020 Homeware brand Dunelm reported a jump in sales in the run-up to Christmas despite deciding not to take part in Black Friday discounting. Like-for-like sales increased five per cent in the second quarter while total growth, including the benefit of new stores, was 6.2 per cent following the launch of its new digital platform. Read [...]
Dunelm share price surges on strong sales and new website December 5, 2019 Dunelm shares rocketed in early trading today after it predicted higher full year profits thanks in part to a good customer response to a crucial new website. The furnishings retailer said it maintained strong sales growth online and in stores during a “critical” transition to a new website platform that it hopes will improve its [...]
Dunelm shares slump despite revenue growth October 10, 2019 Shares in Dunelm dropped more than eight per cent this morning despite reporting growth in the first quarter, following a string of positive trading updates this year. Total like for like revenue grew 6.4 per cent to £255.6m, with a 34.7 per cent increase in online sales. In-store revenue was up 2.9 per cent to [...]
Dunelm shares slide despite strong profit growth September 4, 2019 Shares in Dunelm slumped this morning despite strong profit growth as the homeware retailer warned of a challenging year ahead. Dunelm shares were down as much as nine per cent after it reported cautious outlook for the year ahead as Brexit uncertainty weakens consumer confidence. The figures Profit before tax was up 23.4 per cent [...]