Billionaire Dunelm founder’s son sells millions of shares in FTSE 250 homewares giant Retail The son of the billionaire founder of Dunelm has sold millions of shares in the homewares retailer after the FTSE 250 company reported a rise in its sales and profit for its latest financial year. Sir Will Adderley, the son of Sir Bill Adderley, has lowered his stake in the Leicester-headquartered business from 32.3 per [...]
Dunelm prepares to open first London stores as sales and profit rise Retail London-listed homeware retailer Dunelm has seen its sales tick up despite its customers facing “competing demands” for their disposable income. The Leicester-headquartered firm saw its overall revenue climb to £1.7bn in the 12 months to 29 June 2024, up from £1.64bn the previous year—growth of 4.1 per cent. This increase was largely driven by 6.2 [...]
How to end the American choke-hold on British tech? Stop ‘acting like an incubator’ Business As tech companies flee London in droves, serial entrepreneur William Reeve—whose leadership credits include Lovefilm, a trailblazer in online movie streaming, and Zoopla, a leading real estate portal —has warned the City risks becoming nothing more than an incubator for the US unless it can shift its focus beyond short-term profit. Since 2019, at least [...]
Dunelm weathers wet summer as it eyes record annual profit July 18, 2024 Homeware retailer Dunelm has weathered a wet summer to deliver strong sales across its product ranges, with the company now expecting to outstrip its forecast annual profit.
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.
Dunelm adds Mastercard UK boss to executive team March 11, 2024 Dunelm has added Mastercard's UK and Ireland president to its executive team.
Dunelm chief backs calls for greater protection of shop workers as cost of crime for retailers more than doubles February 14, 2024 The head of homeware giant Dunelm has backed calls from industry bodies to create a specific law to protect shop workers.
Dunelm sees continued sales and profit growth despite ‘difficult’ trading environment February 14, 2024 Homewares retailer Dunelm has said total sales rose 4.5 per cent in the first half of 2024 as it increased its market share.