WH Smith shares rise 4% as travel division powers ahead in Q3

  • Shares in WH Smith PLC (LSEMWH) rose 4% on Wednesday after the retailer delivered a reassuring third-quarter update and said the sale of its High Street business remains on track to complete by the end of June. Group revenue rose 5% year on year in the 13 weeks to 1 June, or 7% at constant currency, driven by continued strength across its international travel operations.