Sales in Domino’s Pizza in Ireland were up more than 13% in the third quarter, with strong growth in its online business, the firm said.

Pizza delivery firm Domino’s Pizza plans to increase its presence across the UK to 1,600 stores after seeing a strong performance from new outlets and a positive market outlook, it has said.

Domino’s Pizza has seen double-digit sales growth in the Republic in the year to date. In its third-quarter trading update, Domino’s yesterday said that trading was good in the last three months, building on a very strong first half.

Domino’s Pizza has boosted annual profits after it sold 75m pizzas last year and spiced up menus with nachos and hot doughnuts.

Leading quick-service restaurant chain Domino’s Pizza has reported a 4% jump in like-for-like sales for its Irish operations to €37.6m, for the first nine months of the year.

Domino’s Pizza has noted continued growth in its Irish operations, with like-for-like sales rising by over 3% here in the first half of the year.

The retail sector was firmly in the spotlight on the London market today after a raft of weather-hit updates from leading high street chains.

Retail chain Halfords today said chief executive David Wild had stepped down as the group warned over profits following a hefty slide in sales.

Halfords is planning to create 1,000 jobs over the next three years as it attempts to get back on track after a 27% drop in annual profits.

Cee Lo Green is to release his autobiography.

UK retailer Halfords, which operates 23 stores in Ireland, delivered a 27% rise in profits today after poor winter weather forced motorists to shell out on car maintenance accessories.

Retail chain Halfords moved into car servicing and repairs today with the acquisition of The UK's Nationwide Autocentres in a £73.2m (€84m) deal.

Halfords produced a top-of-the-range rise in half-year profits today after benefiting from a surge in demand for cycling and camping goods.

Car parts and bike chain Halfords today revealed a fresh rise in sales as the trend for Britons to holiday in the UK boosted demand for camping equipment.

British retailer Halfords today said sales were boosted by strong demand in cycling, camping and travel equipment during the three months to early July.

Car parts and bicycles chain Halfords today said it remained on track to meet profit targets, despite a further slowdown in sales in recent weeks.

Car parts and bicycle retailer Halfords today named former Tesco director David Wild as chief executive after a four-month search to fill the top job.

Veteran supermarket boss Ken Morrison today outlined plans to stand down as chairman of the Morrisons chain in January 2008.

A convicted murderer who claims he has been deprived of his sleep for the last five years by noisy prison guards is suing the Canadian government.