Learn more

By Guy Taylor WH Smith said it is “well positioned” for the peak summer trading period as demand for travel held up revenue across the business. Total travel revenue rose eight per cent year-on-year in the quarter leading up to 1 June, even as its high street arm noted a four per cent fall in takings. Group revenue rose 5 per cent. WH Smith, which trades from 1,100 stores across the UK, said its Travel UK division comprising of air, rail and hospitals continued to perform strongly “as we annualise the strong recovery in passenger numbers in 2023.” “The transformation of the business to a one-s…

cuu