Dunelm sales boosted by ‘favourable’ weather
Dunelm increased its like-for-like sales by 9.3% in the 13 weeks to 30 September.
The retailer’s first quarter like-for-like store sales grew by 6.5% while online sales climbed by 46.2%.
Total revenue was up 24.8% to £247.9 million,
Dunelm chairman Andy Harrison said: “We have maintained the good momentum from the final quarter of the last financial year. Our like-for-like sales were boosted by favourable weather comparatives and, pleasingly, we continue to outperform the homewares market, with strong growth across the business, especially online.”
Never Miss a Retail Update!The company opened five new stores in the period, taking its superstore footprint to 165 stores. It is also legally committed to a further five new stores, one of which is a relocation, all of which are due to open before the end of the calendar year.
Harrison added: “We head into the second quarter having opened a number of new stores and with an improved seasonal offer for the Christmas period, which we’re sure will resonate well with customers.”
