WH Smith PLC (FRA:21Q)
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10.60
+0.10 (0.95%)
Last updated: Apr 28, 2025

WH Smith Company Description

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally.

The company offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas.

It also sells stationery products, including greeting cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting products; news and impulse products, such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and drinks; and books.

The company sells its products through digital channels, such as whsmith.co.uk, funkypigeon.com, cultpens.com, Treeofhearts.co.uk, and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk; and franchised stores.

The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

WH Smith PLC
Country United Kingdom
Founded 1792
Industry Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
Employees 14,451
CEO Carl Cowling

Contact Details

Address:
Greenbridge Road
Swindon, SN3 3RX
United Kingdom
Phone 44 1793 616161
Website whsmithplc.co.uk

Stock Details

Ticker Symbol 21Q
Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Fiscal Year September - August
Reporting Currency GBP
SIC Code 5940

Key Executives

Name Position
Carl Cowling Chief Executive Officer
Maxwell Leslie Izzard Chief Financial Officer
Maxwell Leslie Izzard Chief Operating Officer