WH Smith PLC · London United Kingdom ·(London: SMWH)
Company Description
Phone: +44-20-7494-1800
Fax: +44-20-7851-8847
Rankings
- FTSE 250
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This link will open in a new window This Smith is far from anonymous. WH Smith PLC (known simply as "WHSmith") is one of the UK's largest book and magazine sellers. Its more than 550 high street stores sell reading materials, stationery, CDs, DVDs, and computer games. WHSmith also runs about 490 travel shops in London and regional airports, railway stations, hospitals, and motorway service areas that offer selected newspapers, magazines, tobacco, and confectionery. Additionally, it operates the Internet site WHSmith Direct (the UK's second-largest online bookseller behind Amazon ). Its Smiths News wholesale business is the largest magazine and newspaper wholesaler in the UK, supplying about 22,000 retailers daily. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key WH Smith PLC Financials
| Company Type | Public - London: SMWH Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | August |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2,461.3 |
| Employees | 1 |
WH Smith PLC Executives
10 executives listed for WH Smith PLC's London, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Robert Walker | Network |
| CEO and Director | Kate Swann | Network |
| Group Finance Director | Robert Moorhead | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for WH Smith PLC
Demand is driven by demographics and consumer income. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and marketing. Large companies can provide broader selections and lower prices. Small companies can compete by offering specialized products or serving a local market. The industry is labor-intensive: sales per employee are about $120,000. Sales per employee tend to be lower for smaller, independent bookstores. Major competitors include mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top WH Smith PLC Competitors
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