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	Specialty Retail
Sector	Consumer Discretionary
Employees	14,935
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	SMWH
Exchange	London Stock Exchange
Fiscal Year	September - August
Reporting Currency	GBP
ISIN Number	GB00B2PDGW16
SIC Code	5940

Key Executives

Name	Position
Carl David Cowling	Group Chief Executive and Director
Robert James Moorhead	Executive Director
Max Izzard	Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Ian Houghton	Legal Director and Company Secretary