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Dunelm

August 2011

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  • Epic Code:
  • DNLM
  • Price:
  • 470p
Shares in Dunelm have rallied strongly after the out-of-town specialist homewares retailer announced positive Q4 and full-year trading. For the 13 weeks to 2 July total sales grew 11% while like-for-like sales rose 1.9%. Meanwhile, for the year to 2 July sales grew 9.3% (like for like sales minus 0.6%), while gross margin is expected to have increased 120 basis points. The opening of a new superstore at Fareham brings total openings in the year to 10, including one relocation and leaves Dunelm with 103 superstores. Its pipeline remains strong with 13 new superstores contractually committed. In spite of capital investment approaching £40m, including funding a new head office, net cash increased to £31.6m (2010: £10.6m). < ...

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