Dunelm has said its full year profits will meet market expectations after third quarter total sales rose by 69% year-on-year to £399 million.

The increase meant that year-to-date total sales were up 37% from the same period two years ago prior to the pandemic.

While in-store sales were strong, online sales were more than double the level of two years ago.

Dunelm said customers responded well to its winter sale held in the first few weeks of the quarter. During the period, the retailer continued to refresh its product ranges, with its new ‘Summer Living’ products performing particularly well. It also launched a collection in collaboration with the Natural History Museum.