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UK retail sales surge past pre-crisis levels Retail sales are bouncing back faster than expected in the UK, but with jobless numbers forecast to surge, economists say the recovery could prove short lived. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published on August 21, 2020

M&S to cut 7,000 more jobs UK retailer Marks & Spencer is to cut 7,000 more jobs as it grapples with a slump in demand. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published on August 19, 2020

WH Smith to slash up to 1,500 jobs amid ‘slow’ Covid-19 recovery WH Smith is planning to cut up to 1,500 jobs as bosses said its recovery fromthe Covid-19 lockdown has been “slow”. The retailer said it is starting toconsult with staff over plans that could see.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on August 5, 2020

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Markets Now - Tuesday 8th September Last updated 12:00pm BST. Featuring AstraZeneca, Moderna, Tiffany, Pandora, JD Wetherspoon, WH Smith, National Express, Avon Rubber, The Hut Group, Ferrari and Aston Martin. FT.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Markets Now - Wednesday 26th August 2020 Last updated 12:00pm BST. Featuring Boohoo, Provident Financial, Shell, WH Smith and UDG Healthcare. FT.com - Published on August 26, 2020
More than 41,000 retail jobs lost since start of pandemic The jobs axed at M&S add to 2,500 announced last week by Debenhams and follow cuts by the John Lewis Partnership, WH Smith, Boots, Dixons Carphone and Upper Crust Hull Daily Mail - Published on August 18, 2020Also reported by •Wales Online

WH Smith to cut 1,500 jobs due to ‘slow’ recovery from Covid-19 crisis WH Smith have revealed plans to cut up to 1,500 jobs as bosses said its recovery from the nationwide coronavirus lockdown has been 'slow'. Hereford Times - Published on August 5, 2020
WH Smith to slash up to 1,500 jobs am... Revenue was down by 57% in July, compared with the same month last year. Express and Star - Published on August 5, 2020Also reported by •The Sentinel Stoke •Leek Post and Times •Staffordshire Newsletter
WH Smith might be axing 1,500 jobs amid coronavirus fallout WH Smith might be axing 1,500 jobs after sales plummeted in lockdown. The Argus - Published on August 5, 2020

WH Smith may cut 1,500 jobs after sales plummet High Street chain joins fellows in drastic job cutting after lockdown stalls business activity. BBC News - Published on August 5, 2020
Around 1,500 jobs under threat at WH Smith amid ‘slow’ Covid recovery Group revenues were down 57 per cent in July compared with the same month last year, after its travel arm was badly hit by Covid-19 pandemic Hull Daily Mail - Published on August 5, 2020Also reported by •Wales Online
WH Smith to cut up to 1,500 jobs as coronavirus pandemic hurts sales WH Smith has said it could cut as many as 1,500 jobs as the coronavirus pandemic had a "significant impact" on its business. Independent - Published on August 5, 2020
WH Smith to slash up to 1,500 jobs amid ‘slow’ Covid-19 recovery WH Smith is planning to cut up to 1,500 jobs as bosses said its recovery from the Covid-19 lockdown has been “slow”. Belfast Telegraph - Published on August 5, 2020

Man groped woman at Temple Meads after drinking at Wetherspoons The victim mouthed "help" in WH Smith before police were called Bristol Post - Published on July 28, 2020
How Gloucestershire and Wales shops differed today In Wales the streets were empty as shops wait to find out when they can open their doors. Non-essential shops in England were allowed to open on Monday, as these two images of WH Smith in Monmouth and.. Gloucestershire Echo - Published on June 15, 2020Also reported by •Stroud Life •Gloucester Citizen
These are all the shops which will be reopening in Worcester from June 15 Marks and Spencer, Next, Primark and WH Smith are among the big names reopening in Worcester from Monday June 15 - welcoming back shoppers into their stores after over two months of being shut Tamworth Herald - Published on June 12, 2020	Markets Now - Friday 15th May 2020 Last updated 1:30pm BST. Featuring BT Group, Babcock, BP, WH Smith and Invesco. FT.com - Published on May 15, 2020
WH Smith sees ‘significant’ coronavir... The group said total revenues plunged 85% in April, with sales crashing 91% across its travel arm and 74% in its high street chain. Express and Star - Published on May 14, 2020	WH Smith sees ‘significant’ coronavirus hit to high street and travel chains Retailer WH Smith has warned over a “significant hit” since March as the coronavirus lockdown forced it to close travel outlets in railway stations and airports and many of its high street stores. Belfast Telegraph - Published on May 14, 2020
WH Smith confirms it will survive everything like retail version of cockroach NEWSAGENT WH Smith has confirmed that coronavirus cannot affect it because it is indestructible. The Daily Mash - Published on April 17, 2020	WH Smith to raise cash to get it through Covid-19 crisis WH Smith said it has secured a new £120 million loan and will raise more cash to help it get through the coronavirus crisis. Belfast Telegraph - Published on April 6, 2020
WH Smith hit by Racing Post thief forced to make changes The newsagent has been forced into new measures to combat the thefts Western Daily Press - Published on March 20, 2020Also reported by •Western Gazette •Cheddar Valley Gazette •Central Somerset Gazette •Wells Journal •Shepton Mallet Journal •Somerset Guardian •Frome Standard •Blackmore Vale	WH Smith says Covid-19 to hit sales by up to £130m WH Smith said it believes the Covid-19 outbreak could knock up to £130 million off its revenues for the current financial year. Belfast Telegraph - Published on March 12, 2020
'I don't know what we are going to do now' - shoppers react to WH Smith closing intu Merry Hill store The store within the Brierley Hill shopping centre will close on Saturday, March 28 Tamworth Herald - Published on February 25, 2020	WH Smith announces it is closing town centre store Another blow for the town Sleaford Target - Published on February 25, 2020Also reported by •Retford Times •Boston Target •East Lindsey Target •Lincolnshire Echo
WH Smith in spat with Telegraph over pricing The UK retailer has removed the Daily Telegraph newspaper from 120 shops in railway stations. BBC News - Published on February 19, 2020	Former WH Smith in Clifton Village set for redevelopment after plans get council officers' approval The eyesore site was last used when a temporary Christmas ice-rink was opened there in 2014 Bristol Post - Published on January 21, 2020
Weston branch of WH Smith has just become Grade II listed The original shop dates back to 1926 and used to include a lending library Bristol Post - Published on January 20, 2020	WH Smith warned over executive pension awards Investors have balked at the 12.5% pension award given to the stationary giant's new CEO. BBC News - Published on January 10, 2020
Opening date for Tamworth's new Greggs revealed The popular bakery store will be replacing the Roasters restaurant near to KFC, Boots, WH Smith and Marks & Spencer in Ventura Park, Tamworth from Friday, October 18. Tamworth Herald - Published on October 17, 2019	WH Smith to buy Marshall Retail for $400 million in U.S. airports push British retailer WH Smith Plc made its second major foray into U.S. airports on Thursday with a $400 million purchase of Marshall Retail Group, expanding in a fast-growing segment and sending its.. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019
WH Smith buys US travel retailer for $400m Your morning City briefing on companies in the news, job moves and what’s happening in the markets FT.com - Published on October 17, 2019