WHSmith Overview

RetailCompany

Where is WHSmith headquartered?

WHSmith is headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom.

What is WHSmith’s revenue?

WHSmith disclosed revenue of 1,918M GBP for 2024 and 1,793M GBP for 2023.

How many employees does WHSmith have?

WHSmith has 14,514 employees.

What sector is WHSmith in?

WHSmith is a retail company.

When was WHSmith founded?

WHSmith was founded in 1792.

WHSmith

WHSmith Plc

Greenbridge Road,
Swindon, SN3 3RX
United Kingdom,
+44 1793 616161
www.whsmithplc.co.uk

WH Smith is a retailer that operates in two segments, Travel and High Street. The Travel business operates 1K+ units, mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, hospitals and workplaces, primarily in the UK. Travel stores sell a more tailored range of products than High Street stores to cater for people on the move or in need of a convenience offer. WHSmith was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

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