Dunelm upbeat on profit as UK stores set to reopen next week By Reuters

(Reuters) – British homeware retailer Dunelm Group on Thursday forecast annual profit ahead of analysts’ expectations, as it gears up to reopen its stores next week following an easing in coronavirus-led restrictions in England.

The company, which sells furnishings ranging from cushions and bedding to kitchen equipment, also reported a 16.8% fall in revenue to 236.6 million pounds ($325 million) for the 13 weeks ended March 27, 2021.