
Swindon-based WH Smith has said it is now in its strongest ever position as a global travel retailer following a significant recovery in group performance with revenue of £1,400m (2021: £886m) in the 12 months to August.
The company reported a new store pipeline of 150 travel stores won and yet to open, including 70 in North America, with over 125 stores due to open this financial year.
Carl Cowling, Group Chief Executive, said:
“2022 has been a successful year for WHSmith and we enter the new financial year with the group in its strongest ever position as a global travel retailer with multiple growth opportunities across the world.”