All Travel hubs, airports & stations articles – Page 3
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NewsMonsoon launches travel boutique store at Waterloo
Monsoon has opened the doors of its new travel boutique store concept in London’s Waterloo Station as it continues expanding its travel retail portfolio across the UK and Europe.
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NewsToys R Us returns to UK high streets with WHSmith tie-up
WHSmith is set to bring Toys R Us back to the UK in bricks and mortar this summer, opening nine shop-in-shops across the country.
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NewsWHSmith improves profit expectations as momentum continues across travel
WHSmith has further improved its expectations for the full financial year as travel continues to perform well ahead of peak trading season.
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NewsGreggs joins forces with Sainsbury's for first petrol forecourt store
Food-to-go giant Greggs has teamed up with grocer Sainsbury’s for the first time to open a new store on a petrol forecourt.
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NewsCarl Cowling banks on bumper summer to keep WHSmith travelling in right direction
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said the retailer is positioning its travel brand as a “one-stop shop for travel essentials” after reporting a surge in profit and revenue.
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NewsWHSmith profits and revenues soar as travel division powers growth
WHSmith has posted a surge in profits and revenue in its first half as “strong momentum” continued across its UK and international travel business.
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GalleryStore gallery: WHSmith opens Curi.o.city stores at London Gatwick Airport
WHSmith has unveiled its first two concept stores under its new Curi.o.city brand at London Gatwick Airport.
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InterviewHow Retail Leader of the Year Carl Cowling piloted WHSmith to new heights
As WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling wins the Salesforce Retail Leader of the Year Award, we meet the man who led the high street and travel specialist to not just survive but thrive following the pandemic
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NewsEG Group hails ‘resilient performance’ in tough economic environment
Petrol forecourt company EG Group has reported a “resilient performance” through its foodservice, grocery and merchandise, and fuel services despite a tough year that saw elevated operating costs.
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NewsWHSmith targets Paperchase customers with new stationery format offering
WHSmith is set to open high-end souvenir and stationery shops as it aims to fill the gap left by the closure of Paperchase stores.
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NewsWHSmith hit by cyberattack as hackers gain access to employee data
WHSmith has been targeted in a cyberattack where hackers have accessed company data including information on past and present employees.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Holland & Barrett launches DNA testing service
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to open concessions in WHSmith stores
Holland & Barrett is trialling an in-store concession with WHSmith Travel featuring a range of health, beauty and wellness products.
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NewsCMA launches inquiry into £600m Asda forecourt c-stores deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into Asda’s proposed £600m acquisition of 129 Co-op forecourt convenience stores.
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NewsWHSmith in ‘strongest ever position’ as international travel opens up
WHSmith is in its “strongest ever position as a global travel retailer” after travel revenues across its UK and international travel businesses soared.
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NewsTorrent of strikes could continue well into new year
A wave of industrial action, which has disrupted life for many including the retail sector, may continue for months to come, the TUC has warned.
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NewsEG Group profits boosted by foodservice and Asda On the Move stores
Petrol forecourt giant EG Group has reported increases in profits and sales off the back of strong performances from foodservice, its grocery division and Asda On the Move store conversions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is WHSmith underestimating the power of the high street?
In the same week that Primark and Marks & Spencer lauded the return of shoppers to the high street, WHSmith’s focus remains on its travel business – is it missing a trick?
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NewsWHSmith back in the black after year of 'significant recovery'
WHSmith has reported a return to profit and said its flagship travel arm is in its “strongest ever position” after it bounced back in the wake of the pandemic.
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NewsBoots sales recovery driven by flagship and travel stores
Boots sales recovered in the three months to August as customers flocked to flagship locations and travel stores.