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Dunelm Group PLC
LON:DNLM
Dunelm Group PLC is a specialist out-of-town homewares retailer providing a range of products to a customer base, under the brand name Dunelm Mill.
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Dunelm reports decline in first-quarter sales but keeps guidance unchanged
Trading was in line with expectations and sales rose strongly compared with pre-pandemic FY20
Dunelm may quash investor nerves with Q1 update
Shares in the homeware retailer are down 42% in the year to date
Dunelm's results give us an idea of what to expect from John Lewis tomorrow
Uncertainty and cost of living dominated the retailer’s outlook in its full-year results released in March
Dunelm remains upbeat despite challenging environment
Dunelm said its focus is to offer outstanding value at a time when high inflation will continue to put pressure on household spending
Dunelm sees full-year results slightly above forecasts and names chair designate
The homewares retailer has appointed Whitbread CEO Alison Brittain as chair designate to succeed Andy Harrison
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Dunelm expects to meet expectations despite macro-economic conditions
Revenues, which climbed to £399mln, were boosted by the re-opening of stores
FTSE 100 ends higher as stocks have rallied following dovish European Central Bank
“The European Central Bank has decided not to follow fashion and has kept its hawks firmly under control,” said Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at online trading platform IG
Dunelm doles out special dividend despite macroeconomic challenges
An interim dividend of 14p per share was declared, with a special dividend of 37p on top
Dunelm the top pick among home improvers for UBS
A buoyant housing market, growth in e-commerce and a sustained focus on "home" as WFH grows
Dunelm feeling positive about supply chain issues
The homewares retailer confirmed full-year profit before tax will be in line with analysts' recently increased consensus expectations
Dunelm founding family in line for £100mln windfall
The Adderleys will bank £1 a share in special and regular dividend payments
Dunelm upgrades profit expectations for 2022; declares special dividend
Sales in the current financial year have been going well
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FTSE 100 closes 0.75% down as growth fears continue to spook traders
Britain's blue-chip benchmark closed down over 53 points, or 0.75%, at 7,095, below the high of 7,140 and off the low of 7,061
Dunelm shares slide despite full-year profit guidance hike
The retailer said it would increase investment levels in the current fiscal year. Investors will have to wait until September to find out full details of the investment plan
Dunelm upgrades profit expectations as sales soar after stores reopening
The retailer has benefited from pent-up demand following a long lockdown, a buoyant homewares market and the unseasonably cold spring weather
Former Post Office boss quits boards of Dunelm, Morrisons after legal ruling
Paula Vennells stepped down after the Court of Appeal overturned criminal convictions for Post Office workers accused of theft because of a faulty IT system
Dunelm sees profits a touch higher than consensus and expects post-lockdown pent-up demand
All 13 stores in Scotland opened earlier this week while the 156 sites in England and Wales will resume trading next Monday
Dunelm deputy chairman cashes in £192mln after trimming stake
Will Adderley is the son of founders Bill and Jean Adderley
Dunelm resumes dividends as sales rise 23% on last year
The retailer posted a strong interim performance but has been hit by the current restrictions
Dunelm worries market with losses forecast but analysts remain bullish
The homeware retailer expects to make small weekly losses if stores aren't allowed to reopen
Dunelm takes home strong festive sales but visibility remains low
Half-year profits are expected to surge compared to last year but it is not clear when shops will be able to reopen
Dunelm surprised by new lockdown rules on homewares retailers
Unlike the first lockdown, Dunelm is forced to close stores for a month
Dunelm boasts better than expected trading in first quarter
Current trading remains very robust but the retailer did not provide guidance
Dunelm skips final dividend but eyes interim distribution
The retailer looks to save cash ahead of winter as the outlook remains uncertain despite posting strong summer sales
Dunelm posts higher August sales albeit well below July highs
The increase was helped by pent-up demand following the coronavirus pandemic store closure period and by the timing of its summer sale
Dunelm spending £150,000 per week to operate within social distancing rules
The furniture retailer remains cautious given the ongoing uncertainty around the pandemic
Next and Dunelm cut to ‘sell’ as Citi warns retailer rebound underestimates demand slump
The bank said near-term positives such as reopenings and potential VAT cuts were masking a slower consumer recovery as households tightened their belts
Dunelm downgraded to ‘sector perform’ by RBC over weaker consumer confidence post pandemic
Analysts raised the price target to 950p from 900p after shares rallied recently following the reopening of online operations
Dunelm posts “significantly higher” order levels after reopening online shop
The website is now active after ensuring safety measures for workers
Dunelm cancels dividend and shuts shops after UK goes into full lockdown
The homeware retailer also withdrew its financial guidance for the current year and beyond
John Lewis can learn a lesson from Dunelm, analysts say
The partnership could see upside in its lower-priced homeware brand, ‘House’, which has been doing well
Dunelm to beat profit forecasts as winter sale goes well
Dunelm says it is “well-positioned” in the market thanks to its product range and prices
Dunelm comfy on profit expectations as online sales surge
Full-year expectations remain unchanged while profit before tax for the first half will be around £83mln
Dunelm soars toward seven-year high after broker upgrade
Peel Hunt also upgraded its profit forecast by 5% after the homewares group said it expected higher profits and margins from its new website
Dunelm plumps profit expectations as new website delivers higher margins
Gross margins have been stronger than expected due to sourcing gains and better sell through, said Dunelm as it boosted profit guidance for the fifth time this year
UBS upgrades Dunelm to ‘buy’ on the back of future online growth
“Dunelm is on the cusp of delivering a step-change in its multi-channel capabilities positioning it well for future online growth”
RBC deems Dunelm Group “winner” in tough UK market
RBC expects Dunelm to continue to gain share on account of its strong value for money offer and range advantage over other retailers.
Dunelm hit by September uncertainty despite online sales growth
The homeware retailer said the wobble reflected “in part” the weaker market, at its worst since 1995 according to data released by the British Retail Consortium
Dunelm hands out plump special divi as strong trading continues
Analysts and investors had expected a special payout but the timing had not been certain
Dunelm guides to top-of-the-range profits after better fourth quarter
Total revenue for fourth quarter was up 15.4% on a like-for-like basis
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FTSE 100 closes lower as traders mull Fed testimony
The UK's premier share index finished down over five points lower at 7,530,
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Barratt leads busy Wednesday for company news, UK GDP and Fed minutes dominate macro
The mid-week schedule also includes results and updates from a collection of mid-cap firms including SuperDry, Wetherspoons and Dunelm
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FTSE 100 closes a tad lower as traders are not sure which way to jump
The UK's premier share index finished nearly four points lower at 7,549
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Barratt Developments and Bovis Homes to provide main building bricks in coming week
Aside from the two housebuilders, corporate updates in the coming week will also be delivered by retailers Ocado, Superdry and Dunelm
Dunelm raises profit expectations after strong end to the year
The homewares retailer said it has seen “very good” like-for-like sales growth since it published its third-quarter statement in April.
Next, M&S, Kingfisher, WH Smith and Dunelm shares to benefit from improved retail outlook, says RBC
RBC’s preferred stocks are Next and Primark owner Associated British Foods
Dunelm shares now fairly priced, says UBS as it downgrades stance
UBS cut its rating on Dunelm to ‘neutral’ from ‘buy’ but raised its target price to 920p from 810p
Dunelm shares rise as it predicts full-year profits will be “slightly ahead” of forecasts
For the year-to-date, Dunelm’s like-for-like sales are up by 66.6% as it has set about improving both its online and in-store offerings
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FTSE 100 ends flat as the market awaits the outcome of EU leaders emergency meeting on Brexit
The raft of macro-economic news from the US, the UK and ECB policy failed to cheer the FTSE 100 as the focus turned to the meeting in Brussels
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Tesco results to dominate company news on ‘Super Wednesday’
With the latest data showing the supermarket losing market share to discounters, investors will be hoping for news on how the group plans to maintain its position at the top
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Retailers Tesco and ASOS to provide the main corporate excitement in coming week
Also on the retail front, WH Smith and Dunelm will issue updates as well in the Week Ahead, while on the macro front an ECB rate decision and US FOMC meeting minutes are also due
Dunelm shares dragged lower by Peel Hunt downgrade ahead of quarterly trading update
Peel Hunt cut its rating on Dunelm to ‘add’ from ‘buy’ but raised its target price to 1,000p from 800p