WH Smith PLC 2025 AR2
The report highlights WHSmith's transition to a pure-play global travel retailer following the divestment of its High Street and Funky Pigeon businesses. During the fiscal year 2025, the company expanded its travel footprint by opening 79 new stores worldwide, bringing its total to 1,280 stores across more than 30 countries. Financially, the company was impacted by prior-year restatements in its North America division, reporting a Group profit before tax of £2m. On sustainability, WHSmith reduced its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 89% compared to 2020, and increased its supply chain emissions covered by science-based targets to 53%.
Company: WH Smith PLC
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2025
Type: AR2
Pages: 228
WH Smith PLC
Annual Report And Accounts
The report highlights WHSmith's transition to a pure-play global travel retailer following the divestment of its High Street and Funky Pigeon businesses. During the fiscal year 2025, the company expanded its travel footprint by opening 79 new stores worldwide, bringing its total to 1,280 stores across more than 30 countries. Financially, the company was impacted by prior-year restatements in its North America division, reporting a Group profit before tax of £2m. On sustainability, WHSmith reduced its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 89% compared to 2020, and increased its supply chain emissions covered by science-based targets to 53%.
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Document Details
Report Year
2025
Reporting Period
Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Fiscal Year
2025
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
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