WH Smith

WH Smith to axe 1,500 roles

WH Smith has launched a collective consultation that could see around 1,500 roles across the business axed in a bid…

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WH Smith sales plunge 85% amid lockdown

WH Smith has revealed that group total revenue plunged 85% in April in light of the ongoing pandemic. Following the…

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WH Smith raises £166m through share placing

WH Smith has raised £166m through a share placing in efforts to shore up its finances amid the ongoing coronavirus…

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WH Smith to raise equity amid ongoing pandemic

WH Smith has announced its plans to issue equity in order to secure a £120m lending facility amid the ongoing…

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Covid-19 could knock £130m from sales, says WH Smith

WH Smith expects that full-year results will see an ‘adverse impact’ from the effects of coronavirus, with up to £130m…

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WH Smith seeking overhaul on rent payment to landlords

WH Smith is reportedly urging its landlords to allow the retailer to delay its rent payments as it looks to…

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WH Smith travel division drives revenue growth

WH Smith has announced it delivered a “good performance” over the Christmas trading period, with total revenue up 7% for…

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WH Smith acquires Marshall Retail Group

WH Smith investors have voted in favour of the group’s acquisition of US retailer Marshall Retail Group. In a general…

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WH Smith to acquire US travel retailer in £312m deal

WH Smith has agreed a deal to acquire US-based travel retailer Marshall Retail Group (MRG) in a £312m deal. WH…

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WH Smith CEO to step down

WH Smith’s group chief executive, Stephen Clarke has announced he is stepping down from his role on 31 October 2019,…

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