WH Smith Profit Falls 29.6% as Travel Reset Gets Underway
WH Smith's pre-tax profit fell 29.6% to £76m for the year to 31 August 2026, with like-for-like growth slowing to 2% as airport rents and promotions squeezed margins.
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Retail & Distribution
Retail and distribution: channel strategy, logistics, listings and the route-to-market decisions that set winners.
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