WH Smith considers possible sale of its high street business

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People walking into a WH Smith high street shop

The WH Smith chain has been a presence on high streets in the UK for decades. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA

The WH Smith chain has been a presence on high streets in the UK for decades. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA

British retailer says it plans to explore strategic options for the future of its stores

WH Smith is exploring potential options for its high street business, including a sale, the British retailer said.

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