WHSmith

WHSmith is the UK’s leading specialist multiple newsagent, a category covering books, greeting cards, stationery, newspapers, magazines, confectionary and more. Operations are divided into two divisions by location type: high street and travel. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about WHSmith and the books, cards and stationery sectors.

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News
WHSmith completes refinancing package
2025-03-25T07:44:00+00:00By George Arnett
The retailer announced the completion of a £200m issue of US Private Placement (USPP) notes and a bank term loan of £120m.
News
WHSmith bidder Modella Capital eyes restructuring of Hobbycraft
2025-03-13T07:16:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
The owner of Hobbycraft, Modella Capital, is mulling a restructuring of the arts and crafts retailer, according to reports.
Analysis
What next for WHSmith’s high street business as ownership race heads into final furlong?
2025-03-11T15:34:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
Critics often said that if WHSmith didn’t exist, no one would bother to invent it. Yet, as things stand, there are at least two private equity firms battling it out to acquire the brand, even if it likely won’t come with the name.

More on WHSmith

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Race for WHSmith high street business down to two bidders

2025-03-10T07:15:00+00:00By George Arnett

The expectation is that a deal is being targeted for April.

News

WHSmith name set to vanish from UK high streets following sale

2025-03-03T07:23:00+00:00By Chloe Mills

WHSmith has been trading on the high street since 1792.

‘In a split between its travel and high street businesses, where will WHSmith’s name land?’
2025-02-03T16:05:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
WHSmith’s travel business takes flight as high streets continue to drag
2025-01-29T07:15:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
HMV owner eyes 500 WHSmith stores, reports say
2025-01-28T07:20:00+00:00By George Arnett
What will a potential sale mean for WHSmith’s high street business?
2025-01-27T15:36:00+00:00By Megan Robinson

WHSmith is in talks to sell its UK high street shops
2025-01-27T07:13:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
WHSmith has launched a retail media network in North America
2025-01-27T07:00:00+00:00
Q&A: THG Nutrition chief executive Neil Mistry explains why the Myprotein rebrand is the solution to declining sales
2024-11-18T16:30:00+00:00By Ritika Bhoora
WHSmith chief executive sees ‘exciting opportunities’ in American airports and UK hospitals
2024-11-14T15:13:00+00:00By Megan Robinson

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