Dunelm flags ‘softer’ March trading as profits set for lower end of targets

Dunelm flags ‘softer’ March trading as profits set for lower end of targets

The homeware and furnishings retailer saw shares fall in early trading on Thursday as a result.

Dunelm sees further sales growth against uncertain backdrop for customers and businesses

Dunelm has seen further sales growth in its third quarter, against an uncertain backdrop for both customers and businesses. Total sales for the 13-week period ended 28 March 2026 increased by 2.1% year-on-year, to £472m, at the Leicester-headquartered homewares retailer. Meanwhile, year-to-date sales are up 3.1% at just under £1.4bn. However, more recently, and particularly in […]

Dunelm shares slump after Iran war profit warning

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 Iran war has spiked fears that inflation could ravage the UK’s economy, and multiple retailers have warned these concerns could dampen consumer spending. …

Dunelm profits at lower end of targets as March sales slow

The homeware retailer said sales over three months to March 28 had started well following a good winter sale

Dunelm Q3 sales edge up as consumer demand softens

Dunelm has posted modest sales growth in its third quarter, as a softer consumer backdrop began to weigh on demand towards the end of the period. Total sales for the British home furnishings retailer rose 2.1 per cent to £472m in the 13 weeks to 28 March, with year-to-date sales up 3.1 per cent to £1.4bn. The retailer said trading started strongly, supported by its Winter Sale and new Spring ranges, but momentum slowed in March amid broader mark…

Declines in consumer confidence knock Dunelm’s progress, says GlobalData

Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Following today’s release of Dunelm’s figures for the 3three months ending 28 March 2026; Oliver Maddison, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers his view:  “Dunelm’s Q3 performance was weaker than it originally anticipat…