WH Smith PLC

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UK retailer WH Smith's revenue rises on strong travel demand

January 26, 2024 at 02:10 am EST

Jan 26 (Reuters) - British airport retailer WH Smith reported an 8% rise in total revenues for the 20 week period to Jan. 20 on Friday, benefiting from resilient travel demand.

The upswing in footfall at train stations and in airports has brought brisk business, with Travel UK, the company's largest division, posting a revenue increase of 15% for the period.

(Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)

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WH Smith PLC is a global retailer for news, books and convenience. The Company operates through four segments: Travel UK, North America, Rest of the World, and High Street. The Travel UK segment has a presence in a range of locations, including airports, hospitals, railway stations and motorway service areas across the United Kingdom. It offers a range of products, including books and magazines, health and beauty products, souvenirs, digital accessories and food and drink options for travelers. It operates over 590 stores in travel locations and hospitals in the United Kingdom. It sells a range of products in categories, such as stationery (including greeting cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting), News and Impulse (including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks) and books on high streets.

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