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WHSmith Profits Outperform Sales

WHSmith has reported a fall in like-for-like sales over the festive period, with profits remaining solid. The company’s travel division disclosed that sales grew by 2%. CEO Stephen Clarke said: “We continue to plan cautiously and manage the business tightly”.

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