WH Smith has put out a report of a 1% uplift in sales in its third quarter.
In the 13 week period from 1 March to 2 June, group sales increased by 4%.
WH Smith’s travel business, which includes stores at airports and rail stations, saw its total sales climb by 8% with like-for-likes up 3% after the business invested in both its UK and international stores and benefited from growth in passenger numbers.
Stephen Clarke, WH Smith group chief executive, said: "We have delivered a good sales performance in the third quarter in both our Travel and High Street businesses. Whilst there is some uncertainty in the broader economic environment, WHSmith serves millions of customers each week and continues to grow both internationally and in the UK. We continue to focus on profitable growth, cash generation and investing in the business to position us well for the future. We remain confident in the outcome for the full year."
