WH Smith to disappear from high streets to focus on airports and train hubs

WH Smith to disappear from high streets to focus on airports and train hubs

WH Smith has increased profits from airports and railway stations as it prepares to sell its high street stores and focus purely on travel outlets.

WH Smith profits continue to jump as company sells high street division

WH Smith has reported rising profits across its shops at airports and railway stations as it prepares to sell its high street estate and focus…

WH Smith travel profits surge as company prepares to sell high street arm

The historic retailer announced last month that it is selling its high street business to a private equity firm in a £76 million deal.

WHSmith £63m boost as high street staple prepares to sell 480 stores

WHSmith stores are to disappear from the high street, it was announced last month.

WH Smith maintains FY25 outlook despite modest H1 profit decline

WH Smith is poised to meet projected outcomes for the full year 2025 even as it reports a drop in H1 group profit.The post WH Smith maintains FY25 outlook despite modest H1 profit decline appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Can a rebrand save WH Smith?

WH Smith's high-street shops have had their day and a change of owner is unlikely to turn things around, says Matthew Lynn.