Dunelm, the homewares retailer, has reported "strong sales" in its third quarter, with over six per cent growth across its homewares and furniture categories.
CEO Nick Wilkinson commented that the group "had a good third quarter, with strong growth and further strategic progress" adding that "the Dunelm brand continues to attract a broad range of customers."
Wilkinson, who led the company through the pandemic, recently announced his plans to step down from the CEO role, as reported by .
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The company's Q3 sales rose to £462m, with digital sales increasing by four percentage points to 41 per cent. The group anticipates its profit before tax for the full year 2025 to align with consensus, which is £208m, within a range of £204m to £214m.
Dunelm stated it has made "further progress" with its strategic priorities, focusing on sustainable, long-term growth and enhancing its proposition "as the Home of Homes."
As the group continues to engage more customers, it is "increasingly using data and insight to drive decision-making across the business," this includes improving the digital experience and expanding stores.
During Q3, the group opened two new stores in Merthyr Tydfil and Bracknell, bringing the total to 200.
It plans to open five new superstores throughout the year. Additionally, it completed a freehold acquisition in Kingston upon Thames, "a key target area of 'white space'" which the group expects to open in FY26.
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Dunelm has indicated that, following its interim results in February, it anticipates capital expenditures for the year to be in the range of £60m to £70m due to a recent acquisition.
Wilkinson commented: "we continue to see new opportunities, filling 'white space' in our physical estate through a variety of store formats".
The group has informed shareholders that the market in Q3 appeared stronger than in the first half of the year; however, they noted that it is too early to confirm an improving trend.
"We are also mindful of increased levels of uncertainty and volatility in the current environment, and the known labour cost headwinds. We remain confident in our plans and the strategic progress we are making, and are on track to achieve our milestone of 10 per cent market share in the medium term."