WHSmith airport business rose by 123% on pre-pandemic levels
(Picture: WH Smith)High street retailer WHSmith anticipates full year pre-tax profits to beat analyst expectations following a leap in trading topping pre-pandemic levels.
Profit guidance for the business is now expected to be at the top end of expectations at £72 million in its year end financials, up from previous estimates of £69 million, after a trading update for the group confirmed that revenue was boosted 107% on 2019 for the 15 weeks to 11 June.
