WHSmith Revenue and Competitors

WHSmith is loved by millions as one of the UK's most trusted and recognised names. Our Legacy WHSmith started in 1792 with a small news vendor in Little Grosvenor Street, London, followed by the opening of our first bookstall in Euston Station in 1848. We quickly established ourselves as the favoured newsagent, stationers and bookseller opening stores right across the UK. From this point on, there has been no looking back. We have over 14,000 employees working for us across both businesses; based in either our Head Offices (Swindon or London), our Distribution Centres (Swindon, Birmingham or Dunstable) or our stores. Our Future Even in these tough economic conditions we are consistently delivering good results through building on the strength of our brand, improving on our customer experience, offering the products our customers want at the right price and expanding our business into new areas here and overseas. High Street Highlights Over 600 stores located in almost all of the UK's major high streets and shopping centres 1 million people visit to our High Street stores every day Business strategy concentrates on maximising sales, controlling costs and ensuring we deliver retail basics — good customer service. Travel Highlights Over 700 units in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, hospitals, bus stations and workplaces Every day 3.5 million visitors come to our Travel stores Catering for people on the move or in need of a convenience offer. Stationery, News & Magazines, Bookseller, Impulse