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Edinburgh Live
National
John Paul Clark

Edinburgh Airport opens unique new 'one-stop' WH Smith and InMotion store

Edinburgh Airport has opened a new technology store by tech giants InMotion.

WH Smith recently 'acquired' the company, who have a massive presence in America, and are now branching into the UK.

InMotion has 115 stores across 43 US airports, and are represented in 23 of the 25 busiest airports in the country, selling leading international brands, such as Apple, B&O, Bose, GoPro and Skullcandy.

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WH Smith contacted Edinburgh Live to say they 'acquired' InMotion in November 2018.

Now, today's busy travellers can get all their needs satisfied in one shop, and do not have to waste time browsing around different places.

The opening date for the new Edinburgh Airport store is unclear but job adverts have already started to appear online.

The InMotion and WH Smith UK deal is explained better by on WH Smith PLC's website.

A spokesperson says: "Our customers need convenience and have less time to browse, so we have tailored ranges providing a one-stop-shop solution, with a wide range of products, including books and magazines, health and beauty products, souvenirs, digital accessories and food and drink options.

"With WHSmith for travel essentials, and InMotion - our world-leading digital accessories retailer - at UK airports, we're continuing to grow our presence around the UK, providing our customers with the essentials we know make their journey just that little bit better.

"We also partner with some of the UK's most popular retailers, such as Marks and Spencer (M&S), Costa Coffee and Well Pharmacy. This allows us to tailor the product and service proposition to meet the needs of our customers and landlord partners in all the locations we operate in throughout the UK.

"In the UK, we operate over 570 stores in travel locations and hospitals, with stores ranging in size from 90 square feet to more than 6,000 square feet, and we're constantly evolving the way we do things."

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