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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Graeme Evans,Daniel O'Boyle and Michael Hunter

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The contrasting fortunes of retailers Superdry and WH Smith are in focus after they issued updates today.

The struggling fashion chain said a clearance sale may be needed to improve its cash position, having recorded a 23.5% drop in revenues in a tough trading climate.

Meanwhile, WH Smith is confident of another year of significant growth after revenues rose 15% in its largest division of UK travel.

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