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We’re proud to share that we’ve been recognised as a Leading Employer in the Proud Employers Accreditation Scheme by Stonewall 🎉 This level of accreditation recognises organisations that are setting the standard for LGBTQ+ inclusion, with work that is consistent, embedded, and making a meaningful impact across the business. For us, that impact is driven by the people behind it. Our Pride network and LGBTQ+ Inclusion group plays a central role in shaping the culture we’re building, creating space for LGBTQ+ colleagues to be heard, supported, and celebrated, while helping to influence the policies and practices that underpin our organisation. There’s always more to do, and we’re committed to continuing to raise the bar. If you’d like to learn more about the Proud Employers Accreditation, you can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e9xxU9xy #proudemployers #inclusionmatters #foreveryjourneytheresawhsmith

Whether it’s getting lost in a great book on your daily commute, or picking up a holiday read before a long-awaited getaway, reading brings joy, curiosity, and escape to our everyday lives. As a proud partner of the National Literacy Trust, WHSmith is supporting the National Year of Reading 2026 and the Go All In campaign, helping to encourage more people to rediscover the pleasure of reading. From continuing our long-standing support of the Young Readers Programme, to supporting with fundraising moments later in the year, we’re committed to making books accessible wherever life takes people. Watch the brilliant new advert below and join us in encouraging more people to Go All In on reading 📖📚 http://goallin.org.uk/ #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

Global travel retailer WHSmith is launching its first own-brand collection of travel-sized beauty products called Roame. The range comprises more than 20 “feel-good minis” spanning face, body and haircare, including in-flight favourites such as sheet masks, hand cream and eye balm, alongside travel staples designed for everyday routines on the move. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ea44ySU8

Good things come in mini packages ✨ Introducing Roame, our new own-brand collection of travel-sized health & beauty products. Designed for the realities of modern travel, the "feel-good minis” span face, body and haircare and include in-flight favourites such as sheet masks, hand cream and eye balm, alongside products that fit seamlessly into everyday routines on the move. Powered by active ingredients such as niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acid, the collection is designed to hydrate, protect and support skin throughout the journey, without compromising on quality. Roame is rolling out across our new flagship stores in Heathrow T3, T4 and T5, throughout March and April, with a wider UK rollout planned throughout the year ✈️ A huge congratulations and thank you to our fantastic health and beauty team who have worked so hard to bring this to life! #travelretail #beauty #foreveryjourneytheresawhsmith

Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues, customers and partners celebrating around the globe 🌍 Wishing you a joyful and peaceful celebration. With Eid celebrated in so many meaningful ways, we’d love to hear how you're celebrating this year! #EidMubarak

Four hospital projects in four weeks ✨ It’s been a busy couple of weeks as we’ve continued to grow and refresh our presence in hospitals across the UK. In the last fortnight we’ve delivered one brand new store and three major refits at: 🏥 Llandough Hospital 🏥 George Eliot Hospital Nuneaton 🏥 Manchester Royal Infirmary 🏥 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham We’re proud to work with NHS trusts across the country to support hospital communities. Our stores make it easier for staff, patients and visitors to access quality food and drink, health & beauty and everyday essentials, right where they need them. Huge thanks to our colleagues and partners behind the scenes and on the ground who continue bringing these stores to life 👏

We’re really proud to see two of our brilliant senior leaders, Aimee Corbett, Marketing Director, and Momina Shahid, Group Strategy Director, recognised in the 2026 Women to Watch Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index from WiHTL & Diversity in Retail and The MBS Group. Aimee and Momina play an important role in shaping our business, and it’s fantastic to see their leadership and impact recognised alongside so many inspiring women across the industry. You can find the full Women to Watch Index here: https://lnkd.in/dBbNfy8D #WomenToWatch2026

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, we embraced this year’s theme #givetogain by launching The Give to Gain Ripple across WHSmith. Our Gender Equity network invited colleagues to recognise an inspiring woman in our business and invite her to pay it forward by nominating another woman who inspires her, creating a ripple of recognition across our teams. The response was incredible. Colleagues from our stores and support centres in the UK and internationally submitted over 120 nominations, celebrating women who lead, support, mentor and make a difference every day. Recognition has power and this year we've seen how one nomination can create a ripple that spreads across the entire business. Below are just a few of the wonderful words shared by colleagues about the brilliant women at WHSmith this week 👇 Doranna Gandolfi Hannah Hester Maureen McFarlane Amee Rana Cloê Croft Evelyn Taire #internationalwomensday #givetogain #colleaguerecognition #whsmith

📚✨ Happy World Book Day! ✨📚 Our team at Leeds Bradford Airport got into the spirit today, dressing up to celebrate the stories that inspire readers of all ages. At WHSmith, books are a special part of our heritage, and our fantastic teams are passionate about helping customers discover new stories, whether they’re heading off on a big adventure or simply passing the time on their journey. With 2026 marking the National Year of Reading, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the joy of reading and help build lifelong reading habits. Customers can redeem World Book Day vouchers in WHSmith stores nationwide, giving young readers £1 off any children’s book. A big shout out to our colleagues in stores bringing the magic of World Book Day to life👏 #worldbookday #whsmith

Today, we announced our Trading Update for the 26 weeks to 28 February 2026. The Group delivered a solid first half performance.   A big thank you to our teams across the globe for their hard work and support.    Read our full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e8ByN9Wz