Homewares retailer Dunlem has updated on trading for the 13-week period ended 29 March 2025. During the period, sales grew 6.3 per cent to £462M with broad-based growth across our homewares and furniture categories. Digital participation rose to 41 per cent, partially driven by strong Click & Collect sales, which grew significantly in the quarter, benefiting from extended ranges and further optimisation of fulfilment channels. PBT for FY25 is expected to be in line with consensus (company compiled consensus average of analysts’ expectations for FY25 PBT is £208m, with a range of £204m to £214m)
Nick Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We’ve had a good third quarter, with strong growth and further strategic progress. The Dunelm brand continues to attract a broad range of customers, offering outstanding value and quality, and we’re really pleased with how our new ranges are being received.
“We remain committed to driving market share gains through growth across all our channels. March saw the opening of Dunelm’s 200th store in Merthyr Tydfil, an exciting milestone, and we continue to see new opportunities, filling ‘white space’ in our physical estate through a variety of store formats. At the same time, we’re improving customers’ digital experience, including through Click & Collect, which has continued to gain momentum.
“Our customers are now enjoying getting their homes and gardens ready for summer, and we’re focused on being as relevant as possible for the warmer months ahead. We remain very mindful of the wider backdrop and the impact of increased uncertainty on consumer sentiment, but maintain our focus on strengthening Dunelm’s position as The Home of Homes.”
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