Sales drop at WHSmith’s high street stores

Sales drop at WHSmith’s high street stores as it looks for buyer
WHSmith has been slashing costs in the high street stores to improve profitability as it grapples with the shift to online shopping, which has affected the number of customers visiting stores. The high street arm’s underlying annual profits after the Covid-19 pandemic fell from about £60mn to £32mn in the year to August 2024.
WHSmith names nineteenth shop set to shut this year as 500 high street stores up for sale
WHSMITH has named its nineteenth store marked for closure this year as 500 high street shops have been placed up for sale. The stationary to sweet shop has confirmed yet another closure after
WHSmith sale talks throw Romsey store's future into question
The talk of WHSmith's sale has raised questions surrounding its Romsey branch and the company is yet to confirm it will stay open after
WHSmith high street sales sink ahead of possible sale
WHSmith said its high street division had traded in line with expectations over the golden quarter despite another weak performance as it sounds out prospective buyers.
HMV owner in talks to snap up WHSmith high street stores
THE owner of HMV is considering a swoop on WHSmith’s unwanted 500 high street stores, The Sun can reveal. It is understood that advisers working for WHSmith have been in discussions with Doug
WH Smith High Street sales fall amid talks to sell stores
WH Smith has revealed a drop in High Street sales amid talks of selling 500 of its UK shops. Its High Street sales fell 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, covering the key Christmas period, down 3% on the previous year.
WH Smith high street sales continue to suffer amid sale talks
WH Smith shares jumped on Wednesday as the retailer revealed strong growth in its travel business has continued to offset the ongoing decline of its high street business.
Carlisle shoppers react to WH Smith's potential high street sale
Carlisle shoppers have shared their thoughts on the announcement by WH Smith that it’s in talks to sell its high street arms.
Full list of WHSmith stores closing in 2025 as four more to shut for good next month
The retailer has confirmed plans to sell its 500 UK high street stores, including 195 with an in-store Post Office.
Post Office: WHSmith gives update on closures - jobs uncertain as sale news sees stores possibly closing down
An iconic high street brand has issued an important update on the future of post offices within its stores, after fears were ...
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Accrington's WHSmith shop to close as 17 branches to shut down for good
The shops are to close their doors as the retailer confirms plans to sell its 500 high-street outlets and focus on its ...
WHSmith issues brutal update with 500 high street shops at risk
The decision to put 500 UK high street WH Smith stores up for sale has created uncertainty for 5,000 staff this week.
WHSmith cuts over 100 travel store manager roles amid overhaul
WHSmith is slashing over 100 manager roles across its travel store network as part of its restructuring plan focused on its ...
WHSmith stores at Bristol Airport close for investigation after 'security breach'
An investigation into a potential security breach has prompted the closure of WHSmith shops at Bristol Airport. It has been ...
WHSmith names nineteenth shop set to shut this year with 500 more at risk
A branch on Long Eaton's high street in Nottinghamshire has now been marked for closure and is set to shut for good on ...
Why WHSmith's 233-year history may be about to change forever
WHSmith’s high street stores have been woefully under-invested, with the business doing as little as possible to bring them ...