All Dunelm articles – Page 11
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AnalysisDunelm profits and sales surge: What the analysts say
Dunelm has reported a pre-tax profits surge of 10.7% to £68.2m and like-for-likes growth of 6.2% for the 26 weeks to December 27.
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NewsDunelm gears up for aggressive growth as profits and sales surge
Homewares retailer Dunelm has recorded a surge in like-for-likes and profits as the retailer turns its attention to aggressive growth.
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NewsDunelm second-quarter like-for-like sales increase 4.2%
Homewares retailer Dunelm reported a 4.2% increase in like-for-like sales over the second quarter after seeing growth in its online business.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes jump 8.9% helped by weak comparatives
Homewares retailer Dunelm’s like-for-likes jumped 8.9% in its first quarter helped by weak comparatives during last year’s heatwave.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Debenhams, John Lewis Partnership and Ted Baker
Retail news round-up on October 3, 2014: Sports Direct ups Debs stake, John Lewis’ sales surge, Dunelm sales soar, Ted Baker expands into tall and cycling clothes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Will Adderley is back at the helm of Dunelm
The sudden departure of Nick Wharton of chief executive at Dunelm came as a surprise to many, but gives a clear idea of the future direction of the company.
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NewsWill Adderley returns to chief executive role at Dunelm as profits rise
Dunelm founding family member Will Adderley has become chief executive again following the resignation of Nick Wharton.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes grow 5.5% in fourth quarter
Dunelm like-for-likes continued to improve in its final quarter, rising 5.5%, which has taken its full-year, like-for-like growth to 2.1%.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must be distinct or risk becoming extinct
It has become commonplace that polarisation in retail is accelerating. In grocery, shoppers are migrating to hard discounters and premium chains such as Waitrose and M&S.
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OpinionBlog: Rivals should pay attention to Argos' new home own brand
Argos has traditionally been strong in sales of home-related products, but its crown has slipped in recent years.
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NewsJohn Lewis retains crown as consumers' favourite retailer
John Lewis has been crowned the UK’s top retailer for customer satisfaction for the second year running, a survey by retail analyst group Verdict has found.
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NewsCard Factory confirms intention to float on the stock exchange
Card Factory has pushed the button on its IPO today, as it revealed it generated EBITDA of £80.4m last year.
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NewsRetail parks vacancy rates at lowest level since 2007
Vacancy rates at retail parks across the UK are at their lowest level since 2007, a report by retail property research consultancy Trevor Wood Associates has found.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Dunelm Vs Lakeland
Giles Brookes, Senior partner at Twelve Studio, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes up 5% in third quarter
Dunelm said it benefited from weak comparables - this time last year heavy snow put off shoppers - as well as “ongoing investments which have strengthened our customer proposition”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dunelm, Milton Keynes
The homewares stores may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but they have a lot to offer. John Ryan visits the Milton Keynes shop.
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OpinionBlog: Home and DIY retailers cannot ignore the power of online
It was widely reported last month that online shopping saved Christmas, with fashion and electricals retailers in particular benefiting from consumers’ rising confidence in the channel.
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OpinionComment: Why it's worth investing to create retail destinations
This week it was revealed that Asda may be considering a bid for Mothercare’s Early Learning Centre as it looks to fill excess space in its stores.
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NewsDunelm expands into furniture as first half profits rise
Value homewares retailer Dunelm is expanding into furniture as it seeks to expand the business.