Dunelm CEO to retire as digital success drives solid sales growth

Dunelm has reported positive interim results for the 26 weeks to 28 December 2024, , reflecting both growth and strategic progress despite a challenging retail environment.
For the first half of FY25, the homewares retailer saw total sales hit £893.7m, up 2.4% on last year. It said the growth was driven by strong volume, while digital channels performed particularly well, contributing 39% of total sales—up from 36% last year.
CEO Nick Wilkinson highlighted that despite a cautious con