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Nikon India signs First Partners as it’s brand communication (PR) partner
Mumbai: Nikon India on Wednesday appointed First Partners as its brand communications (PR) consultancy. The mandate spans strategic counsel, media relations and integrated campaign management for the optics & imaging leader in India.
Commenting on the win, First Partners founding partner Atul Ahluwalia said, “Nikon’s trailblazer position in the imaging industry and strong equity among professional photographers and amateurs alike offers an opportune runway for distinguished and creative storytelling across traditional and new media platforms. We are looking forward to a strong and long-standing partnership with Nikon India.”
Commenting on the engagement, Nikon India managing director Sajjan Kumar said, “Nikon has historically exceeded consumer expectations by offering products that meet the highest levels of reliability and precision. At this point in time, as we endeavour to take the business to new heights, we are glad to be associating with First Partners and are looking forward to working with their dynamic team of communication experts.”
Nikon India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Nikon Corp, leaders in imaging technology headquartered in Gurgaon, with branch offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Delhi. The Nikon Imaging includes the Nikon Mirrorless Z series, Nikon D-SLR, the Nikon COOLPIX, and a range of NIKKOR lenses & accessories.
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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.
