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Zoop from Titan launches the Puss in Boots collection
MUMBAI: The Zoop brand from Titan stable has launched Puss in Boots inspired watches to celebrate the release of the animation film.
The collection comprises of eight watches inspired by Puss in Boots and Kitty Softpaws, the protagonists of the movie. Titan will also launch various watches featuring Shrek and Donkey from the Shrek movies.
Titan senior manager marketing Somprabh Singh said, “Puss in Boots is a very popular character amongst children. The audience embraced Puss in Boots in the Shrek films, and Zoop has brought the character alive in its new range of watches. The Puss in Boots collection personifies the dashing and mysterious persona of Puss in Boots and the mischievous and vivacious attitude of Kitty Softpaws. We’re also excited to be able to feature watches dedicated to the fun and evergreen elements of Shrek and his pal Donkey.”
The watches come in colours like eclectic blue, red and pink, and are priced between Rs 395 and Rs 595.
The dials are inspired by various facets of these characters while the straps come in appealing colours and are made of non-abrasive material marked by the quality hallmark of Titan.
The Puss in Boots collection and the Shrek watches are available in all World of Titan outlets, key multi-brand outlets and large format stores across the country.
The deal was brokered by DreamWorks Animation’s licensing agent in India Dream Theatre.
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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.
