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HYPHEN’s sundowner with co-founder and CCO Kriti Sanon was a stunning affair
Mumbai: Celeb-preneur, Kriti Sanon, co-founder and chief customer officer of the new-aged skincare brand HYPHEN, which is making waves in the skincare industry, hosted a Beach-themed Sundowner at Estella in Juhu on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Overlooking the vast Arabian Sea, the event spectacularly brought in the summer beachy vibes with the brand’s recently launched new Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ and marked the presence of renowned media personnel and influencers.
At the sundowner, Kriti Sanon personally interacted with the beauty and skincare enthusiasts that the event brought together under one roof. The occasion saw the actor-turned-entrepreneur have productive discussions about skincare and beauty with them. This stands as a powerful testament to the brand’s dedication to understanding feedback and consistently striving to provide high-quality skincare products.
Furthermore, the “Beachy Theme” of the event was perfect to welcome the summer season and was in line with the launch of HYPHEN’s Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++. This launch comes after the success of the first sunscreen launched in July, wherein consumers demanded another variation in the sunscreen that is lightweight. The new sunscreen contains a 5 per cent antioxidant blend, 10 per cent Cica Extracts, Chamomile, and Aloe to calm the skin, and 1 per cent Hyaluronic Acid for hydration. It offers weight-less protection from UVA-UVB lights, is fragrance-free, and suits all skin types perfectly.
Kriti Sanon, in her role as co-founder & chief customer officer of HYPHEN, expressed, “Hosting the sundowner was such a great experience. It was amazing to interact with such beauty enthusiasts, have an in-depth discussion about skincare with them, and gain valuable insights to help the HYPHEN team develop effective skincare solutions for our consumers. I am so grateful for the wonderful customers who wholeheartedly share their honest feedback with us, which has supported us in enhancing our offerings. And I am also grateful for all the love HYPHEN has received these past months!”
The Ultra Light Water Sunscreen is now available for purchase on the official website and leading e-commerce platforms, including Nykaa, Amazon, and Flipkart.
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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.
