All WHSmith articles – Page 21
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NewsWHSmith launches social networking e-reader Kobo Vox
WHSmith has launched Kobo Vox, a new e-reader that connects readers of the same book via Facebook and Twitter.
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NewsWHSmith expands Irish offering with Arnotts opening
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith has made its first foray into Ireland outside its travel stores by launching a bookshop within Dublin department store Arnotts.
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NewsWHSmith like-for-likes fall 6%
WHSmith has revealed a like-for-like sales slump of 6% in 10 weeks to September 1.
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NewsIt is a Kobo, not a Kindle
WHSmith was promoting its Wi-Fi touchscreen Kobo e-reader last week, but it seemed that not all of the store staff were clued up on its product.
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NewsRetail suffers as bad news hits confidence
The overall market was up but retail shares were down over the week, with a raft of bad news and concern about consumer confidence hitting the stores sector.
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OpinionWHSmith pushes the envelope
WHSmith has never been the most exciting of retailers. In the last few years its City updates have followed the same reassuring yet predictable path – rising profits as further cost savings are found, and falling sales, particularly in its high street arm.
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AnalysisSimon Smith
Travel has become a vital part of WHSmith’s growth, as recognised by the chief operating officer’s promotion to managing director. Tiffany Holland profiles him.
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NewsWHSmith claims e-reader first with Kobo partnership
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith has struck a deal to launch Kobo wifi touchscreen e-readers in the UK.
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NewsRecord travel performance helps WH Smith to higher profits
WH Smith’s profits rose 4% in the year to 31 August, helped by record profits from its travel division.
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NewsBig names suffer amid tough trading concerns
Shop stocks were out of favour in the wake of a profit warning from Topps Tiles, with bearish notes on some of the sector’s biggest names and general heebie-jeebies about trading.
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NewsWHSmith launches £50m share buy-back programme
WHSmith is to run another £50m share buy-back scheme this financial year following the success of last year’s programme.
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NewsRetail shares slide along with market
General retailers were on the slide along with the market during the week, although the fall in grocers’ share prices was much less marked.
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NewsFunky Pigeon trial stores open
WHSmith has opened its first three Funky Pigeon shops, selling stationery and greetings cards.
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NewsWHSmith full year to be in line with expectations
WHSmith said that it expects full year figures to be in line with market expectations.
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NewsAsda accuses WHSmith of 'ripping off' back-to-school shoppers
Asda has accused WHSmith of “rip-off” stationery prices as the battle for back-to-school sales heats up.
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NewsWHSmith potential lies in travel arm
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith is undervalued according to broker Panmure, which reiterated its buy stance on the stock.
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NewsConfidence high in WHSmith performance
Analysts were pleased by a better than expected third quarter performance from WHSmith, despite a 4% fall in group like-for-likes.
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NewsWH Smith sales fall, but margins up
WH Smith has reported a 4% fall in like-for-like sales in the 18 weeks to 2 July.
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NewsWHSmith earnings ‘not threatened by e-books’
Fears about the impact of the growing popularity of e-books on bookseller and stationer WHSmith are overplayed and the retailer is undervalued, according to broker Oriel Securities.