Domino's savours sales increase

Delivery chain Domino's Pizza said today it was "well-placed" for the year after wet weather and successful product launches boosted sales.

The group, which serves a network of 470 franchises in UK and Ireland, said profits before tax increased 35% to £8.3m (€12.35m) in the 26 weeks to July 1, fuelling confidence that it will exceed profit hopes for the full year.