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Great news! We’ve now officially raised a whopping £2 million for our charity partner, Age UK 🎉🙌 We want to say a huge thank you for the incredible support from our Dunelm colleagues and customers over the past two years who have reached this milestone through donations, office-led fundraising efforts and in-store initiatives. We couldn’t have done this without you! This will help Age UK continue to build communities that feel like home and help tackle loneliness among older people. Because of everything we’ve accomplished together, we’re thrilled to be setting a new fundraising goal of £3 million by the end of the year. 💪 Hear from Age UK CEO Paul Farmer in the below video, on how we’ve reached this milestone.
Hi, Manchester 👋 We’ve just opened the doors to our brand-new store at Manchester Fort and we’re already feeling right at home! We're very excited about our new store, and our amazing team can’t wait to help you find those little touches that turn a house into a home 🏠
🎉 What a week! - Welcome to stores 202 and 203 🚀 We've set down roots in Trowbridge and Southend this week, elevating our product offer to customers in new places. Trowbridge is a brand new 14,500 sq ft store full of our latest seasonal product stories with the ground floor housing a combined Home Decor department, perfect for picking up all of those finishing touches to make your house feel like a home. We've also landed in sunny Southend on the Essex coast. A high street store format, the store is 32,000 sq ft and we've maximised newness and seasonal across the full front of the store. We're ready to meet all of our new and existing customers ☀️
🌟 Meet Mary - one of our Senior Buyers 🌟 Mary plays a key role in shaping the products our customers love most. From stylish sofas to smart storage, she ensures every item delivers on quality, value, and design. Our buying teams make it happen by: ✅ Global sourcing: Partnering with suppliers worldwide to bring fresh ideas and great value to our customers. ✅ Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with teams across tech, marketing, and store operations to deliver a seamless experience. ✅ Smart merchandising: Keeping stock levels just right so customers find what they need, when they need it. ✅ Design & safety: Prioritising product excellence and customer trust. ✅ Team development: Building capability to keep improving what we offer. We’re focused on making every home feel just right, and that starts with understanding what our customers truly want.
We’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at what makes our stores tick. Nicole, committed Store Coach at our Lowestoft store, has been with us for 12 years and her team bring our story to life for customers every day. They provide excellent service, as do our colleagues across all our stores. Paired with our great products, their service ensures every customer leaves with a lasting, positive experience. If you’d love to work in a great team, supportive environment and are passionate about excellent products and service; we could be the place for you ✅
Tech that feels like home 🛋️💻 At Dunelm, we’re not just embracing tech, we’re shaping it. Our Tech Teams are constantly exploring new ways to make shopping smoother and working smarter, all while keeping things comfy for our customers and colleagues. Meet Lauren Corderoy, one of our brilliant Software Engineering Managers. She’s part of the crew designing, building, and fine-tuning the systems that power everything from our website to our behind-the-scenes magic. Working in cross-functional squads, our engineers solve real problems and create real impact, together.
🎉 A warm welcome to our newest Graduates and Apprentices! In September, we've had the joy of hosting them at our Syston Support Centre for a week packed with connection, curiosity, and a whole lot of fun. From meeting our leaders and new teams, to getting a feel for life at Dunelm, it’s been a brilliant start to their journey. We’re so excited to see where your path takes you, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Here’s to growing, learning, and becoming the retail leaders of tomorrow. 🌟
Following on from our FY25 Financial Results announcement this morning, hear from our CEO Nick Wilkinson for the final time, as he shares highlights and reflections from the year.
Curious about what it’s like to work in Insight & Analytics? 🧠📊 Meet Gabrielle Curran and Zoe Lewis, two of our brilliant Senior Analysts, as they share what it’s really like to be part of a team that’s shaping smarter decisions every day. From spotting trends to uncovering what really matters to our customers, our I&A team plays a big role in helping us grow. And as we keep learning and evolving, so do our people. We believe in long-term thinking, listening closely, and creating space for everyone to develop their skills, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your next big step.
Meet James Cooper our Head of Investor Relations and FP&A. For the past three years, James has played a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy, bringing clarity, insight, and ambition to how we plan for the future and serve our customers better. He’s part of a team that’s not just about numbers, but about making a meaningful impact across the business. 💬 Hear from James about his role, the collaborative culture, and what makes finance at Dunelm feel like a great place to grow.
