Dunelm's festive sales rise as unicorn-themed products prove popular

Home furnishings group upgrades profit forecast as web-based sales growShares in home furnishings group Dunelm surged after it upgraded its profit expectations, thanks to a better-than-expected rise in sales likely to go against the grim trend for retailers’ Christmas trading figures.Sales in its core Dunelm brand increased by nearly 10% to £304m in the 13 weeksto 29 December, boosted by a slicker online operation and the popularity of unicorn-themed goods, from bedding to rocking ho