British books and stationery retailer WH Smith said its sales rose 2% in the 15 weeks to June 10 as a strong performance at outlets at transport hubs outshone weakness in its high street operations.
WH Smith has more than 750 outlets at transport hubs, mainly in airports, railway stations and motorway service areas, including outlets at Dublin airport.
The company said that sales across these locations rose 8% during the period under review.
However, sales were down 4% at its UK-focused high street business which operates more than 600 stores.
"We remain confident in the outcome for the full year," WH Smith said in a statement, without elaborating.
