All WHSmith articles – Page 19
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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.
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OpinionRetailers have to adapt or die
The outlook for UK consumer spending continues to be weak with disposable incomes under increasing pressure, driven largely by the cost of living rising faster than income growth, which in turn is exacerbated by the threat of ongoing public sector cuts.
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NewsFlat market masks big risers and fallers
Retailers generally, like the market, were flat over the week, but that masked some big share price advances and falls.
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AnalysisHappily ever after for Waterstone’s?
Rising ebook sales and the competition from grocers have made life tough for Waterstone’s. Nicola Harrison finds out how the bookseller can be turned around under new ownership.
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GalleryA Manc for all seasons
Despite a sunny interlude, retailers are now having to shift summer stock in less than summery conditions. Manchester’s retailers are managing. John Ryan finds out how
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NewsPotential acquisitions raise share price for WHSmith
Speculation that WHSmith is considering acquisitions prompted a share price rise, after boss Kate Swann toured the City to meet investors following better than expected interim results last month.
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AnalysisKevin Hawkins
Never far from the action, Kevin Hawkins has eschewed retirement on the golf course for the chance to head up a new Government retail taskforce. George MacDonald finds out why.
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NewsWHSmith to launch Funky Pigeon stores
WHSmith is to launch a new store format that will offer personalised greetings cards and an upmarket stationery offer.
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AnalysisCan you crack America?
It is the world’s largest retail market, but UK store chains struggle in the US. With international expansion a boardroom priority, Charlotte Hardie considers the traps retailers should avoid to succeed in America.
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NewsWH Smith half year profits rise 3%
Bookseller and stationer WH Smith group pretax profit rose 3% to £64m in the six months to February 28.
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NewsWHSmith launches legal services in store
WHSmith is to offer a legal advice service in its stores.
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OpinionIt’s time for a retail clean-up
When sales of scratchcards soar we know that consumer confidence has reached a particularly low ebb - or so the logic goes.
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AnalysisCome buy with me at airports and rail concourses
Airports and rail concourses are being reinvented as retail destinations across the UK. Mark Faithfull looks at the retail opportunities as operators map out their new strategies
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NewsRetail bosses warn Treasury urgent action needed
The chiefs of several major retailers have warned the Treasury that urgent action is needed to prevent a double-dip recession and the possible closure of thousands of shops.
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NewsWHSmith steady after Swann sell-off
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann last week sold a tranche of shares in the retailer.
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NewsWHSmith chief Kate Swann sells 27% of her shares
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann has sold a substantial proportion of her shares in the bookseller and stationer.