All WHSmith articles – Page 5
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: How travel versus high street is playing out at WHSmith
WHSmith has been dependent on its growing travel division to offset a long-term sales decline across the high street, where annual revenues are now little over half 2010 levels. As its latest results show, the travel division is growing rapidly, but after years of cost-cutting its high street estate is now in dire need of investment. Our Retail Week analysts examine WHSmith’s performance and priorities for both divisions as the retailer continues to invest in one and cut costs in the other
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NewsWHSmith revenue jumps as travel booms
WHSmith has posted a 28% jump in its full-year revenue thanks to a boom in its travel division.
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NewsVirgin Wines announces partnership with WHSmith
Virgin Wines has announced a new partnership with WHSmith as part of the retailer’s “strategic focus on commercial partnerships”.
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NewsWHSmith will not open any more high street stores
WHSmith will not open any more high street stores as it focuses instead on its growing travel arm.
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NewsWHSmith, M&S and Argos failed to pay minimum wage
WHSmith, Marks & Spencer, and Argos are among companies that have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith feels the time is right to bring Toys R Us back to the UK high street
Toys R Us was once a staple of the British high street as the go-to shop for all things games, clothes and of course, toys.
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NewsToys R Us returns to UK high streets with WHSmith tie-up
WHSmith is set to bring Toys R Us back to the UK in bricks and mortar this summer, opening nine shop-in-shops across the country.
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NewsWHSmith improves profit expectations as momentum continues across travel
WHSmith has further improved its expectations for the full financial year as travel continues to perform well ahead of peak trading season.
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NewsCarl Cowling banks on bumper summer to keep WHSmith travelling in right direction
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said the retailer is positioning its travel brand as a “one-stop shop for travel essentials” after reporting a surge in profit and revenue.
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NewsWHSmith profits and revenues soar as travel division powers growth
WHSmith has posted a surge in profits and revenue in its first half as “strong momentum” continued across its UK and international travel business.
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GalleryStore gallery: WHSmith opens Curi.o.city stores at London Gatwick Airport
WHSmith has unveiled its first two concept stores under its new Curi.o.city brand at London Gatwick Airport.
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InterviewHow Retail Leader of the Year Carl Cowling piloted WHSmith to new heights
As WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling wins the Salesforce Retail Leader of the Year Award, we meet the man who led the high street and travel specialist to not just survive but thrive following the pandemic
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NewsExclusive: WHSmith poaches former Co-op exec as new people officer
WHSmith has confirmed the appointment of former Co-op group executive Helen Webb as its new chief people officer.
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NewsWHSmith targets Paperchase customers with new stationery format offering
WHSmith is set to open high-end souvenir and stationery shops as it aims to fill the gap left by the closure of Paperchase stores.
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NewsWHSmith hit by cyberattack as hackers gain access to employee data
WHSmith has been targeted in a cyberattack where hackers have accessed company data including information on past and present employees.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Holland & Barrett launches DNA testing service
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to open concessions in WHSmith stores
Holland & Barrett is trialling an in-store concession with WHSmith Travel featuring a range of health, beauty and wellness products.
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NewsWHSmith in ‘strongest ever position’ as international travel opens up
WHSmith is in its “strongest ever position as a global travel retailer” after travel revenues across its UK and international travel businesses soared.
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Opinion'Be bold - game-changing hires can add real value in a recession'
Cancelling or postponing key appointments is a false economy. Investment in people is a relatively small outlay and can make all the difference, says Clarity founder Fran Minogue
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is WHSmith underestimating the power of the high street?
In the same week that Primark and Marks & Spencer lauded the return of shoppers to the high street, WHSmith’s focus remains on its travel business – is it missing a trick?