WH Smith PLC

21Q

Company Profile

  • Business description

    WH Smith PLC is a travel retailer providing travel essentials through stores in high-footfall transport hubs, operating as a pure-play travel retail business following the sale of its High Street operations. The Company offers a broad portfolio of products and services, including books and magazines, food-to-go, beverages, health and beauty items, travel and technology accessories, and selected partner services. Its operations are organised into three segments: the UK, which generates the majority of revenue and operates stores across airports, hospitals, railway stations, and service areas; North America, with stores mainly in airports and a Resorts business in Las Vegas; and the Rest of the World.

  • Contact

    Greenbridge Road
    SwindonWiltshireSN3 3RX
    GBR

    T: +44 1793616161

    E: [email protected]

    https://www.whsmithplc.co.uk

  • Sector

    Consumer Cyclical

    Stock type

    Cyclical

  • Industry

    Specialty Retail

    Fiscal Year End

    31 August 2026

    Employees

    9,410

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