Dunelm has said it put in a robust trading performance in its first quarter despite a drop in sales.
In the 13 weeks to 1 October, sales fell by 8% year-on-year to £357 million but were 36% higher than the same period pre-pandemic three years ago.
Dunelm said the sales decline was expected given the very strong comparative period in the first quarter of last year when it benefited from pent up demand and a rescheduled summer sale.
Digital sales accounted for 33% of total sales in the quarter which was in line with the same period last year.
