A home furnishings retailer is set to open a new store in Kingston's town centre this year.

Nub News understands that Dunelm will open its new store in the site of Plush Outlet on Clarence Street, which was also formerly a large Marks & Spencer's store.

Dunelm will open its new Kingston store in the site of Plush Outlet on Clarence Street (Credit: Nub News)

In April last year the homewares retailer revealed  that it had completed a freehold acquisition in Kingston upon Thames, "a key target area of 'white space".

This followed the retailer's "strong sales" over its third quarter, as the group generated over six per cent growth across its homewares and furniture categories.

CEO Nick Wilkinson stated that the group "had a good third quarter, with strong growth and further strategic progress" and that "the Dunelm brand continues to attract a broad range of customers."

Its sales over Q3 grew to £462m, with digital sales up four percentage points to 41 per cent.

The group stated that its profit before tax for the full year 2025 would be in line with consensus, which is £208, with a range of £204m to £214m.

Dunelm said it has made "further progress" with its strategic priorities, which focus on its approach to sustainable, long-term growth and build on its proposition "as the Home of Homes."

As it continues to connect with more customers, the group is "increasingly using data and insight to drive decision-making across the business." This includes enhancing the digital experience and expanding stores.

Over Q3, Dunelm opened two new stores, one in Merthyr Tydfil and the other in Bracknell, bringing the total to 200. It added that it will open five new superstores in the whole year.