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W H Smith is eyeing several former Woolworths stores as it seeks to extend its portfolio by 44 shops by the end of its financial year in August.
According to Retail Week, the books to stationery retailer will open 10 high street stores and 32 travel shops by August to add to its total portfolio of 807 stores.
This week, W H Smith reported group like-for-like sales dropped 5% in the 20 weeks to 17th January, but that margins increased. Its high street like-for-like sales fell 7%, while its travel like-for-likes slid 1%.