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Cold, cashmere who? Dollar turns up the heat with a sharper winter layer
MUMBAI: As winter tightens its grip across India, Dollar Industries Limited is making sure staying warm does not mean dressing dull. The innerwear major has rolled out its latest Winter Collection, combining everyday practicality with a cleaner, more tailored look through its Dollar Thermals and Dollar Ultra Premium Thermals.
Designed for consumers who want warmth without the waddling effect, the new range focuses on fit as much as function. The thermals come with 0 percent shrinkage, ensuring the silhouette stays intact long after repeated washes. Crafted from premium fleece fabrics, the collection promises consistent insulation and day-long comfort, while keeping the profile sleek enough to sit neatly under winter layers.
At the top end sits the Dollar Ultra Premium Thermals, made using 100 percent Super Comb Siro Clean Cotton Yarn. The emphasis here is on softness, durability and reliable heat retention. Specialised processing ensures minimal shrinkage and a longer life cycle, positioning the range as a season-long staple rather than a short-term fix.
According to Dollar Industries Limited managing director Vinod Kumar Gupta the collection is a response to how winterwear expectations are changing. “Consumers want warmth without compromising on style. Our winter portfolio reflects that shift, offering products that work across different climates while maintaining comfort and aesthetics,” he said.
The collection also leans into variety. With classic U-cuts, sharper V-necks and snug high-neck designs, the line-up caters to different layering needs and personal styles. Importantly, it spans men’s, women’s and kids’ ranges, turning thermals into a family affair rather than an afterthought purchase.
Price points are kept deliberately accessible. Dollar Thermals are priced between Rs 350 and Rs 500, while the Ultra Premium range sits slightly higher at Rs 450 to Rs 600. The products are available across select retail outlets nationwide, the brand’s official e-commerce store and major online marketplaces.
As winterwear becomes less about hiding under bulk and more about smart layering, Dollar’s latest drop signals a clear intent: to stay warm, look sharp and keep things comfortably within budget.
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Domino’s Q1 profit falls 6.6 per cent, announces $1 billion buyback
Sales rise 3.4 per cent as pizza giant balances growth and shareholder returns
NEW YORK: Domino’s reported a mixed start to 2026, with first-quarter net income slipping even as global sales and store expansion held steady. The company also announced a fresh $1 billion share buyback, underlining its continued focus on shareholder returns.
Global retail sales rose 3.4 per cent on a constant-currency basis to $4.74 billion. The US remained a key growth engine, with same-store sales inching up 0.9 per cent, supported by a 1.5 per cent rise at company-owned outlets.
International markets, however, painted a more uneven picture. While Domino’s added 161 net new stores overseas during the quarter, international same-store sales declined 0.4 per cent. Overall revenues still climbed 3.5 per cent to $1.15 billion, driven by higher supply chain revenues and a 2.6 per cent increase in food basket pricing for franchisees.
On the profitability front, net income fell 6.6 per cent to $139.8 million, compared to $149.7 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share dropped to $4.13 from $4.33. The decline was largely attributed to a $30 million unfavourable swing in unrealised gains linked to its investment in DPC Dash Ltd.
Despite this, operational performance showed resilience. Income from operations rose 9.6 per cent to $230.4 million, supported in part by a $7.8 million pre-tax gain from the sale of a corporate aircraft.
Domino’s footprint continued to expand, with the company ending the quarter at 22,322 stores across more than 90 markets. In the US, digital orders remained dominant, accounting for over 85 per cent of retail sales in 2025.
The company also maintained its dividend payout, declaring $1.99 per share, payable on 30 June 2026. After repurchasing $75.1 million worth of stock during the quarter, the new authorisation lifts the total available for buybacks to $1.29 billion.
Domino’s chief executive officer Russell Weiner said the company’s scale and store-level economics position it well to capture further market share in 2026, even as competition intensifies.
As Domino’s leans into expansion and capital returns, the latest results show a business managing short-term pressures while keeping its long-term growth strategy firmly in play.
