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Group sales rise 5% at WH Smith

The retailer has issued a trading update ahead of its AGM, announcing that sales across the group have increased 5% in the 20 weeks to the end of January. Revenue at WH Smith’s fast-growing travel business rose 10%, driven by strong UK performance.

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