Dunelm Announces £100M Cost-Cutting Plan Amid FY26 Growth
UK homeware retailer Dunelm Group has unveiled a three-year cost-cutting strategy named 'Winning Hearts & Homes,' aiming to eliminate around £100 million in unproductive costs by FY29. The plan is part of broader growth initiatives focused on enhancing customer loyalty, increasing like-for-like sales, and accelerating digital transformation. Dunelm reported preliminary results for the financial year ended 27 June 2026, with revenue rising to £1.82 billion—a 3.1% increase—and operating profit growing slightly to £224.9 million from £222 million in FY25. Despite a weaker start to FY27 due to prolonged hot weather affecting early trading, the company remains confident about its long-term prospects and business resilience. The cost-cutting strategy will be accompanied by significant capital expenditure of over £125 million across three years for store expansion and renewal. The retailer also plans up to ten new store openings annually and more than 50 renewals by FY28, alongside omnichannel experience improvements.
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