Core Viewpoint - Dunelm Group plc reported a modest increase in sales for the second quarter and the first half of the fiscal year, with expectations for profit before tax to be lower than previous consensus estimates [1][2]. Group Performance - Second quarter sales increased by 1.6% to 498 million pounds [1] - Total sales for the first half rose by 3.6% to 926 million pounds [1] - Profit before tax for the first half is projected to be approximately 112 - 114 million pounds [2] Profit Expectations - The company previously indicated that profits would be more heavily weighted towards the second half compared to the prior year [2] - Full-year profit before tax is now expected to be at the lower end of consensus expectations [2]