All WHSmith articles – Page 7
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Opinion
Opinion: Digital shelf-edge labelling is the future
You all know that ad that goes “it does what it says on the tin”, but how many retailers can match up to this simple claim?
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Video
Watch: WHSmith unveils a new concept as it turns 225
As WHSmith turns 225 years old, the high street stalwart is still adapting to changing conditions, recently launching its latest new-format store in Reading.
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News
Today in retail: WHSmith's new direction of travel
WHSmith’s travel division overtook its traditional high street presence for the first time this year, contributing the lion’s share of both profits and sales.
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Analysis
WHSmith: As travel revs up, will high street stall?
WHSmith’s trading updates have become somewhat infamous in retail over the past few years for their sheer predictability.
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News
WHSmith profits up as travel sales outstrip high street
WHSmith posted a surge in pre-tax profits bolstered by its travel division, whose total sales surpassed its high street division for the first time.
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News
Agenda: Ted Baker, WHSmith, Quiz, Booker and N Brown update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Ted Baker, WHSmith, Quiz, Booker and N Brown all on the agenda.
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Opinion
Opinion: WHSmith's high street shops can fly high again
WHSmith – celebrating its 225th anniversary this year – will show how its travel business has continued to soar when it issues preliminary results next week.
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News
Today in Retail: Co-op nestles up to Nisa
The Co-op is close to making a swoop for the wholesaler and c-store chain, according to Nisa chairman Peter Hartle.
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News
WHSmith hails a strong travel performance
WHSmith has hailed a strong performance in its travel business in a pre-close update, adding that it has continued to improve high-street margin.
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News
Today in retail: Sainsbury’s and Ocado fuel grocery war
Sainsbury’s has once again fired up the juicy supermarket fulfilment war with plans to use 100 of its convenience stores as Argos click-and-collect points.
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News
Agenda: WHSmith, shop prices and consumer confidence
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with a pre-close update from WHSmith, the latest Shop Price Index and an update on consumer confidence all on the agenda.
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Analysis
Executive pay: Does retail need to change its ways?
Those in retail’s boardrooms can take home eye-watering sums. However, in today’s tough trading environment, where costs are being scrutinised, is executive pay out of kilter?
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News
Move of the week: Carl Cowling’s WHSmith switch
Carl Cowling’s reward for driving consistently strong sales growth at WHSmith’s travel division is a job running its struggling high-street arm.
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News
Today in retail: Musical chairs in retail boardrooms
It’s been a busy day for the nation’s retail boardrooms today with news from Kingfisher and WHSmith hitting the headlines.
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News
WHSmith rejigs management to sharpen business focus
WHSmith has restructured its senior management team as it pushes forward with strategic priorities including building its international travel business.
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News
WHSmith travel stores drive sales advance
WHSmith has posted a rise in sales and expects to meet full-year profit expectations.
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News
Agenda: Tesco, WHSmith and Majestic Wine update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with full-year figures from Majestic Wine and quarterly updates from Tesco and WHSmith on the agenda.
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News
Retail diary: AO.com and WHSmith’s chocolate bounty
AO.com shows off its talents in its latest sponsorship campaign whilst WHSmith promotes a tasty offer for travellers with room in their suitcases.
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Analysis
Analysis: The rise of the multi-brand store
Retailers are under pressure to make maximum use of their real-estate portfolios and, as Ben Cooper reports, the multi-fascia store could be the answer.
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Video
The Retail Week: Tesco, Jaeger, WHSmith and Debenhams
The team discuss the biggest stories from the week in retail, including what will happen to Jaeger now it has entered administration.