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WH Smith to restructure high street business

Books, newspaper and stationery retailer WH Smith said today it plans to restructure its high street business, shoring up its operations as retailers face lower consumer spending and lingering economic uncertainties.
Business • 11 Oct 18

WH Smith's sales 'flat' during latest 20-wee period

WH Smith said sales during the 20 weeks to January 20 were flat compared with a year earlier as gains from its travel shops were offset by a cooling high street business.
Business • 24 Jan 18

WH Smith's profits boosted by sales growth

British books and stationery retailer WH Smith has reported a 6.9% rise in annual pretax profits to £140m, with growth led by outlets at airports and other travel sites.
Business • 12 Oct 17

WH Smith's sales rise 2% in 15 weeks to June 10

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.
Business • 14 Jun 17

WH Smith's first-half profit up 3.75% on travel boost

British books, newspaper and stationery retailer WH Smith today posted a 3.75% rise in first-half pretax profit as its travel business continued to outshine lagging high street or town centre retail operations.
Business • 12 Apr 17

WH Smith expects full-year profit to beat forecast

WH Smith said it expects full-year profit growth to be slightly ahead of expectations as it posted strong sales in its travel business over the Christmas period.
Business • 25 Jan 17

WH Smith sales fall offset by margin gain

WH Smith said it was confident of making further progress in 2014 as it repeated its pattern of reporting declining sales accompanied by profit margin gains.
Business • 22 Jan 14

WH Smith to buy back more shares as profits rise

UK books and stationery retailer WH Smith today beat forecasts with a 6% rise in year profit.
Business • 10 Oct 13

WH Smith to make year forecasts

WH Smith said today it would meet full year forecasts as its strategy to improve profit margins and cost savings continued to pay off.
Business • 22 Aug 13

WH Smith expects results at top end of market

Books and stationery retailer WH Smith said it expects full-year results to be at the top end of market expectations and announced a fresh share buyback programme of up to £50m.
Business • 23 Aug 12

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