All WHSmith articles
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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NewsModella Capital weighs up bid for New Look
New Claire’s Accessories owner Modella Capital is understood to be considering a potential bid for womenswear brand New Look, Retail Week understands.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints new chief people officer
John Lewis Partnership has appointed Helen Webb OBE as its new chief people officer, effective November 24.
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Opinion'WHSmith’s American dream takes on nightmarish hue'
A profit warning from WHSmith after the discovery of accounting problems at its US arm came as a huge shock, but comparisons with Tesco at its lowest point may be overdone, believes Retail Week’s George MacDonald
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NewsWHSmith issues shock profit warning
WHSmith, which sold off its UK high street arm earlier this year to focus on its travel operations, has revealed a financial review found an overstatement of £30m in headline profit in its North American division.
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NewsCard Factory completes swoop for Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has today announced it has completed its £24m acquisition of online personalised card retailer Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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NewsCard Factory acquires Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has agreed to buy online greetings card business Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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NewsWHSmith to open eight stores in one US airport
WHSmith is opening eight new stores across one US airport, as it continues to grow its travel estate internationally.
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NewsWHSmith revises sale of UK high street arm
WHSmith has announced the completion of the sale of its UK high street arm to new owner Modella Capital under amended sale terms.
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NewsInvestment firm acquires stake in WHSmith following high street sale
An activist investment firm has started to build a stake in WHSmith after it sold off its high street arm to Modella Capital.
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NewsWHSmith ‘well positioned’ for summer peak as sales increase across travel
Global travel retailer WHSmith said it is “well positioned” for its peak summer period as travel sales continue to increase.
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NewsFormer Freemans executive exits retail as he takes on new role
A former Freemans executive has exited the retail sector and taken up a new role at veterinary care company IVC Evidensia.
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NewsWHSmith buyer restricted from immediate store closures
The new owner of WHSmith’s high street stores cannot initiate widespread closures for at least 12 months, despite planning rapid restructuring at its other retail properties.
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NewsNew Post Office CEO extends in-branch cash services to 2030
Neil Brocklehurst was confirmed as the new Post Office CEO today, having been acting chief executive since September.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Carl Cowling is still betting big on America despite Trump turmoil
WHSmith is selling its high street business to focus on its successful travel operations—notably the US, described by the retailer as its “most exciting growth market”
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NewsWHSmith sales jump but profit down as high street trading drags
WHSmith reported a jump in revenues but profit before tax inched down in its first financial update since announcing the sale of its flagging high street business.
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NewsRetailers interested in Post Office branches
Retailers including Tesco and Ryman are interested in taking on some of the final 108 directly owned Post Office branches, the BBC reports.
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AnalysisWHSmith: Can its new owners make the high street business actually work?
After 233 years on the high street, news broke last week that WHSmith’s high street business has been sold to Modella Capital for £76m
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NewsModella Capital lays out plans for WHSmith after acquiring its high street arm
Private equity firm Modella Capital has laid out its plans for the WHSmith high street business, which was acquired in a £76m deal.
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a £76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.