Retail Sales Heat Up

Retail sales heat up

Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, said: "Retail sales heated up in June, with both food and non-food performing well. The soaring temperatures increased sales of electric fans while sports and leisure equipment was boosted by both the weather and the start of Wimbledon.

Dunelm Q4 sales rise amid Spring heatwave

Dunelm has revealed that its sales rose 4% to £415m for the 13 weeks ended 28 June 2025, driven by the Spring heatwave. Overall, the homeware retailer has seen its full year sales increase 3.8% to £1.77bn. As a result the company expects its full-year gross margin to be up 60bps year-on-year while its full year profit-before-tax is expected to be in line with consensus. In Q4 digital represented 42% of the company’s sales, an increase of 2%, whi…

Dunelm says 40% sales digital in latest full year after multichannel investment - InternetRetailing

Dunelm says 40% (+3pp on the previous year) of its sales were digital in its latest full year, following investment in its website and multichannel services through the year. The update comes as the homewares and furniture retailer reports that total sales grew to £1.77bn in the year to June 28 2025 (+3.8% on the previous year). It now expects pre-tax profits to be in line with analyst expectations of about £210mn, within a range of £207mn to £2…

Dunelm quarterly sales rise boosted by Spring heatwave - Retail Gazette

Dunelm has toasted to a “good” final quarter as its chief executive Nick Wilkinson said the retailer was “not standing still” amid a more muted trading environment. Sales for the homeware giant rose 4% to £415m in the 13 weeks to 28 June, as it benefited from the warmer weather and consumers seeking value. The retailer said its outdoor furniture and decorative outdoor accessories sold “very well, especially in the warmer periods at the start and…

Sales rise in Q4 and full year at Dunelm - Big Furniture Group

Home furnishings and homewares retailer Dunelm has reported a growth in fourth quarter and full year sales. According to its latest trading update for the 13-week period ended 28 June 2025 and for the full year, Q4 sales were up 4% to £415m, while full year sales rose 3.8% to £1.7bn. Dunelm said that digital sales represented 42% of total revenues in Q4, while 40% in the full year. Full-year gross margin is expected to be up 60bps year-on-year, …