Dunelm shares slump after Iran war profit warning Retail Shares in Dunelm have slumped after the homeware and furniture store warned its profits could dip as the Iran war damages consumer confidence. The FTSE 250 firm’s share price fell as much as 7.9 per cent on Thursday, to 789p, leaving the stock down more than 26 per cent in the year so far. The [...]
Procook sales surge as young Brits get taste for dinner parties Retail Procook has toasted surging sales as the kitchenware retailer cashed in on young Brits’ growing appetite for hosting dinner parties. The London-listed firm posted sales of £85.5m for the year to end March, a rise of just under a quarter on the previous year and ahead of market expectations of £83.5m, after demand outperformed the [...]
Dunelm eyes store expansion as Brits get the blues Retail Dunelm is eyeing a major expansion of its store estate as the furniture and homeware store looks to claw more market share from rivals. Chief executive Clo Moriarty, who joined the firm from Sainsbury’s in October, told CityAM the FTSE 250 firm had “identified a suite” of new locations and intends to “go after [...]
Dunelm’s ‘market-beating’ potential hailed as shares rocket June 16, 2025 Dunelm has been hailed as a “coiled spring” by London broker Peel Hunt amid rising sales and its shares rocketing in recent weeks. The Leicester-headquartered retailer, which is a member of the FTSE 250 index, a “clear moat” compared to its competitors due to a combination of more products, more active customers and a much [...]
JYSK: Losses continue as stores close and jobs shed May 7, 2025 Losses continued at the UK arm of Danish homewares retailer JYSK as it closed stores and shed jobs during its latest financial year. The business, which forms part of the global group, has reported a pre-tax loss of £3.2m for the 12 months to 31 August, 2024. The total comes after JYSK also posted a [...]
Dunelm warns of uncertainty ahead despite ‘strong’ growth April 17, 2025 Dunelm revealed "strong sales" over its third quarter, as the group generated over six per cent growth across its homewares and furniture categories.
How Brits turning to ‘luxury that lasts’ has helped sale surge at The Cotswold Company September 18, 2024 In just five years, The Cotswold Company has more than doubled its revenue, a milestone that CEO Ralph Tucker believes signals a shift in how British consumers are prioritising their spending. Based in Norwich, the premium furniture brand has long been favoured by fans of quiet luxury, but has seen a surge in new customers [...]
Dunelm expects gross margins to grow despite ‘volatile’ homeware market April 18, 2024 The Dunelm board described the homeware and furnishing market as “volatile” and “challenging” on Thursday, as the retailer posted flat sales during the third quarter.