SMWH Stock Discussion

WH Smith PLC Description

WH Smith PLC is a United Kingdom-based retailer in convenience, books and news for travelling customers. The Company is a high street stationer, bookseller and newsagent. The Company operates through two segments: High Street and Travel. The Company's Travel business sells its products to cater for people on the move or in need of a convenience offer. The Travel business operates from approximately 768 units mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and hospitals. The High Street business sells a range of Stationery (including greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting), News and Impulse (including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks) and Books. The High Street business operates from approximately 612 High Street stores. The Company's digital business operates through two Websites: www.whsmith.co.uk and www.funkypigeon.com. It also operates across Australia, South East Asia, India and the Middle East.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Specialty Retail
Keywords: Marketing Travel Paper Rail Hospital Market Economics) Drinks British Brands Airport Books Smith Gift Magazines Confectionery Stationery Newspaper .Uk Railway Motorway Service Areas