All WHSmith articles – Page 20
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NewsWHSmith records 3% profit rise as like-for-likes slip
WHSmith recorded a 3% rise in trading profits to £74m but like-for-like sales fell 5%.
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AnalysisProfile: Martyn Gibbs, Game chief executive
Parachuted back into Game under new owner OpCapita, the keen gamer will lead a quest for its turnaround.
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OpinionWe’re determined to tackle youth unemployment
As a Government we’re determined to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment – and we all know retail can provide a great way for people to get into work.
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GalleryIn pictures: King’s Cross concourse opens
The new concourse at London’s King’s Cross opened yesterday with a large public space replacing the small, overcrowded area that long-suffering travellers and commuters will have been familiar with.
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NewsWHSmith introduces contactless payments
WHSmith will begin rolling out contactless payments in 46 of its “major” travel locations this Spring.
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AnalysisInternational expansion: Lost in translation
International expansion may afford growth opportunities, but it can be a property minefield. Nicola Harrison considers how to invest wisely in overseas territories.
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AnalysisFranchising: What do retailers need to know?
Franchising is used extensively by many UK retailers, both at home and abroad, but will it help Mothercare revive its business?
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NewsStore stocks rise as retailers refocus
Store stocks were on the up over the week as food and general merchandisers rose with the market, although the former still lagged the All Share index while the latter outperformed.
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NewsWHSmith boss Kate Swann sells £2.3m worth of shares
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann sold more than £2.3m worth of her shares, triggering a 22p drop in the retailer’s share price to 537p yesterday.
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OpinionCost cut or invest? The WHSmith choice
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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OpinionPrimark is proving its value as others struggle
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsWHSmith top line expected to rise over the next five years
WHSmith is expected return to revenue growth over the next five years as it benefits from improved margin mix and overseas expansion.
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NewsWHSmith posts 5% like-for-like fall
WHSmith said it delivered a “resilient” performance despite a 5% drop in like-for-likes over the 21 weeks to January 21.
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OpinionRetailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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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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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.