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The retail chain, which runs 1,126 shops across the UK and Ireland, revealed that revenues lifted by 5.3% to £260.8 million for the past six months.

A former Post Office chief who had to hand back a bonus for his work on the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal has a role at an investment firm known for swooping on struggling retailers.

The retailer now expects profits to drop to around £75 million for the year to August 31, down from £108 million in 2024-25.

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With so much of the reading experience moving from print to digital over the last three decades, even the biggest bookstore and newspaper chains are unable to keep large numbers of brick-and-mortar locations profitable. WH Smith, a major British legacy book and newspaper retailer that was founded ...

Analysts have cut published price targets for WH Smith, with the more cautious end of the range now sitting around 370–420 GBp compared with earlier levels closer to 550–574 GBp. These shifts align with recent research that shows a reset in expectations, where some firms have moved to Hold while others, such as JPMorgan with a 575 GBp target, still see room for upside. As you read on, you will see how these differing targets fit into the broader WH Smith story and how to keep track of the...

It’s been a while since consumers across America started cutting back on discretionary spending to cope with rising inflation. A March YouGov report reveals that a financial outlook strongly shapes intentions to reduce spending. For example, it explains that consumers who expect their financial ...

Dozens of former WH Smith stores across Britain are poised to close after the High Court signed off a sweeping restructuring of the business.

WH Smith’s former high-street business is on the brink of insolvency after a judge delayed ruling on its restructuring plan.

TG Jones, the former WH Smith high-street chain, has won the backing of key creditors for its controversial rescue plan despite opposition from many landlords.

British retail giant WH Smith is closing underperforming fashion stores in Las Vegas after revenues declined by 11% over the past seven weeks, according to financial documents.

Those following along with WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase of shares by Leo...

WH Smith is seeking to raise more than £120m in a bid to combat falling airport sales caused by the Iran war.