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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Business
Levi Winchester

WH Smith makes major announcement about stores as Boots plans to close 300 shops

The boss of WH Smith has confirmed the retailer has no plans to open any new UK high street stores.

The books and stationery giant will instead focus on opening new stores in UK airports and train stations, as well as opening shops in the US and Europe.

WH Smith said last month it plans to open 120 new shops worldwide after its sales surged following the end of travel restrictions.

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