Iran war: Independent pubs face ‘devastating’ energy costs Hospitality Independent pubs could be left vulnerable to spikes in energy costs caused by the Iran war, while their larger competitors enjoy the security of fixed energy deals. Landlords across the UK could face “devastating” costs if energy prices continue to rise, trade body UKHospitality has warned. Blockages to the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping [...]
FTSE 100 Live: Iran war ‘certainly not good’ for UK economy, says Rachel Reeves Markets Welcome back to the City AM liveblog for continued coverage of a frenzied week in global markets. The Chancellor has told the Treasury select committee that the ongoing fallout from the Middle east is “certainly not good for the British economy”. Following the “most intense” day of fighting in the region – and just a [...]
Peak pizza? Domino’s profit dips amid weak sales Retail Domino’s Pizza has suffered a 15 per cent profit slice as it contended with weak sales and a “challenging consumer backdrop”. While total turnover at the FTSE 250-listed pizza chain increased 1.5 per cent to £1.6bn, the like-for-like figure – excluding variables like VAT – inched up only by 0.2 per cent in the year [...]
Domino’s brand acquisition on hold as chief executive quits November 25, 2025 The chief executive of Domino’s Pizza has quit the company after just two years after presiding over a halving in the firm’s stock price over the past twelve months. Andrew Rennie, who joined the firm’s board in 2023, is to depart with immediate effect, with chief operating officer Nicola Frampton serving as interim chief executive [...]
Off the menu: Domino’s is UK’s most shorted company October 9, 2025 Delivery franchise Domino’s Pizza is the UK’s most shorted public company despite the beleaguered franchise having launched a major buyback to prop up its share price last month. The FTSE 250 constituent’s shares are already languishing at a 10-year low as the firm battles to fend off a litany of headwinds including rising labour costs [...]
Domino’s takes on KFC and Popeyes with new fried chicken menu September 8, 2025 Domino’s has announced a new foray into the fast-growing fried chicken market as it looks to turn the tide on tough economic conditions. Chief executive Andrew Rennie said that the new menu items – tenders, wings, and boneless bites with nine “globally-inspired” dips – were a “bold new chapter for Domino’s”. Rennie added that the [...]
Domino’s: Pizza chain reports order growth and expects ‘minimal’ tariff impact April 24, 2025 Domino’s has reported order growth ahead of the market and said it does not expect Trump tariffs to impact the business. Its share price dipped by just over one per cent in early trades. Total sales rose 2.1 per cent to £393.3m in the first quarter of 2025, from £385.2m in 2024, while total orders [...]
Advertising Week president Ruth Mortimer: ‘I was warned the salary leap might be too much’ April 3, 2025 From archaeologist to Advertising Week president, Ruth Mortimer has had quite the career. She tells us how she got there.
Dominos: Pizza chain announces new chair, higher sales and a dividend increase March 11, 2025 Dominos has announced a new Chair, set to take the role in April, as well as a slight dip in revenue, higher sales and a higher dividend. Sales Dominos Pizza Group, the UK-based subsidiary of Domino’s Pizza Inc, rose two per cent to £1,571.5m in the 52 weeks to December 29, from £1,540.5m last year. [...]
Domino’s Pizza gobbles up sales in Central Europe January 16, 2025 Increased hunger for pizza across Poland and Croatia helped sales jump at the owner of Domino’s in both European countries, according to new figures. DP Poland, which runs Domino’s Pizza stores and restaurants across Poland and Croatia, has racked up system sales of £55.4m for 2024 after being able to attract new customers. In Poland, [...]