WHSmith

In just a few months we will be teaming up with WHSmith for the first time for the WHSmith Trade Briefing from IGD 👏 Listen to their #Commercial and Marketing Director for UK Travel, Anna Lloyd, discuss what you can expect on the day at this #event, including the WHSmith Leadership Team sharing their #strategy for the year ahead, focusing on Travel UK, International and High Street 🌎 Book your place now to learn how they aim to make every one of life’s journeys better 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXNFWeRn 👈

August ✔️Travel Plans ✔️ Weather 🤷 It must be the bank holiday weekend!   With nearly 10 million Brits gearing up for a UK getaway this weekend, we wanted to give a huge shoutout to our colleagues who are set to serve customers on their journeys throughout the long weekend 🏖️   Whether it’s a coastal retreat, countryside adventure, or city break, as a travel retailer, we are in the key travel locations and hubs, and our amazing colleagues will be working tirelessly to help you get where you need to go.   So if you’re in WHSmith or any retailer this weekend, why not say a quick thank you, it goes a long way! 👏   Safe travels and happy exploring 🚉✈️🚗   #ForEveryJourneyTheresAWHSmith #BankHoliday #TravelRetail

Supporting Early Years Literacy with the National Literacy Trust 📚 We’re backing the National Literacy Trust’s report, ‘Building confident communicators: How the government can help every child find their voice.’ Early literacy builds the foundation for lifelong learning, and supporting children's communication skills is a responsibility we all share. As part of the report, Nicki Woodhead, Sustainability Director, WHSmith said: “Businesses need employees with well-developed literacy skills, who can explain things clearly, support recommendations with evidence, and understand the importance of tailoring their communication style for different audiences. The foundations for good communication are laid at the earliest point in a child’s development. That is why WHSmith is supporting the National Literacy Trust’s Early Words Matter campaign, to help develop children’s literacy and language skills in those crucial first years.” https://lnkd.in/e6FkfJYe Through our long-standing partnership with the National Literacy Trust, we’ve helped thousands of children across the UK develop essential literacy skills, investing in brighter futures and ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive. Early Years Matter is an impactful initiative which builds literacy skills from the very beginning of a child’s life, providing essential resources and support to families and early years practitioners across the UK. Together we’re making a difference – one story, one journey, and one child at a time. #ForEveryJourneyTheresAWHSmith #EarlyYearsMatter

Smith's Kitchen is here ☕️ Today, we've launched a brand-new store format with the opening of our first own-brand cafe - Smith's Kitchen. Opening first in Princess Anne Hospital, Smith’s Kitchen offers delicious locally sourced coffee right through to must-have meal deals, and is the latest launch from our UK Travel team to bring a wide range of food & drink options to our customers and partners. With quality food and drink choices consistently prioritised by our customers, recent launches, including today's opening, demonstrate how we are building our business to be the destination for travel essentials and customers on the go ⚡️ Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/digxT5XV

New week, new store. The doors of our Milton Keynes Central Railway store are open…🏪 🚉 Located in the station, our store is ready for travelling customers heading on their commute or a summer getaway, offering every essential for every journey from delicious food & drink to key tech accessories or books. This is the latest store opening in our UK Travel business which has over 500 stores in travel locations and hubs across the country, a key part of our business as a global travel retailer 🌎 #ForEveryJourneyTheresAWHSmith 

Proud to support Swindon and Wiltshire Pride! At WHSmith, we are always proud to stand with our colleagues in celebrating love, diversity, and inclusion. We believe in supporting and uplifting all voices and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are especially excited that members of our Pride network are attending Swindon & Wiltshire Pride today, an event local to our High Street support centre, reflecting our ongoing commitment to equality and showcasing the strength of our collective spirit. Here’s how we’re joining the celebration: 💧 We’re distributing free bottles of water during the Pride March as it passes through Swindon town centre to keep everyone refreshed and hydrated. 🎪 We're sponsoring the Family Circus Zone, a fun and inclusive space for families to enjoy the day together. 🎨 We’re hosting arts and crafts activities for all ages – let your creativity shine and join us to create a unique piece of Pride art! Join us in celebrating the spirit of Pride. Together, we can make a difference and build a community where everyone can be their true selves. ✨ #ForEveryJourneyTheresAWHSmith #Pride2024

🌟 As well as being a trusted name in global travel retail, we proudly serve wholesale partners in more than 20 different countries.   We caught up with Charlotte Thornes, International Buying Manager to find out more about how WHSmith Wholesale operates.   To learn more about how WHSmith can support your business through our wholesale division, reach out to our team at 📧[email protected].   Let’s grow together! 🌱   #ForEveryJourneyTheresAWHSmith #Wholesale #Partnerships

Spain, Norway, Germany... These are just three of over 30 countries across the globe where our teams serve customers on their journeys ✈ As a global travel retailer, a job with us can see your career take off and along the way you’ll be part of brilliant teams full of amazing people. Our new candidate booklet offers much more insight into our international business and the rewarding careers on offer https://lnkd.in/ew8gdxpM We’re recruiting in many different international markets, including throughout Europe, so come and join us and see where a job with WHSmith could take you 🌍 #ForEveryCareerJourneyTheresAWHSmith

Heading to Paris? A huge summer of sport is well underway with the French capital hosting the world’s biggest sporting spectacle 🏅   With St Pancras expecting to see millions of fans travel through the station, our Curi-o-city store is race ready with lots of sporting gifts and memorabilia including a range of official GB merch for supporters heading to the games.   Bon voyage and safe travels 🚄   #ForEveryJourneyTheresAWHSmith 

£35k to 35 amazing charities   We are a retailer with stores and support centres across the UK and internationally but no matter where we operate, we believe in driving a positive impact in our local communities.   Which is why through the WHSmith Trust we recently committed over £35,000 of funding and grants to 35 charities local to our support centres in Aldgate, Bristol and Swindon.   From critical care providers, supporters of vulnerable children and families, to organisations raising awareness of mental health, each charity was put forward by our colleagues to support and grow the impact these incredible organisations can have locally.   A huge thank you to our incredible team and valued customers, whose support makes these contributions possible 💙