Founder, Bill Adderley and his wife Jean take on a stall in Leicester Market selling curtains. Within a month, they make 600% profit.

First bricks-and-mortar store founded in Churchgate, Leicester.

With momentum growing, first flagship store opens in Leicester, East Street, offering warehouse facilities for expansion across the region.

First superstore opens in Rotherham, offering premium brands such as Dorma, which the company goes on to acquire.

Bill's son Will is appointed CEO of the company, following in his father's footsteps.

Now a household name in the Midlands, Dunelm Mill opens a head office with warehouse facilities in Syston, Leicestershire.

The acquisition of a small custom-made curtains business marks the start of Dunelm's made-to-measure service.

A landmark year as Dunelm Mill opens its 50th store and a new central warehouse in Burton. The company goes on to open new stores at a rate of 10 each year.

A fully shoppable website goes live, with a dedicated warehouse below our Radcliffe store

Dunelm floated on the London Stock Exchange, marking the beginning of a new era for the company.

In Liverpool, the company opens its 100th store, having celebrated its 30th birthday in 2009.

To accommodate continued growth, Dunelm builds a new head office in Syston.

Company rebrands from 'Dunelm Mill' to 'Dunelm' – reflecting what our customers have called us for years.

Our family grew to include Worldstores.

Nick Wilkinson joins the business as our new CEO.

To accommodate our continued growth, Dunelm opens a fourth warehouse in Daventry.

Launch of our ‘Conscious Choice’ collection – homeware that lasts longer and is made from more sustainable materials.

First Central London store in Westfield.

Expanded into the Republic of Ireland, acquiring Home Focus at Hickey’s.

Opened our 200th store in Merthyr Tydfil.

Clo Moriarty joins as CEO, taking the reins from Nick Wilkinson.