WH Smith high street sales fall amid talks to sell stores

WH Smith has revealed a drop in High Street sales amid talks of selling 500 of its UK shops.Its High Street sales fell 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, covering the key Christmas period, down 3% on the previous year.The company already has plans to close 17 UK stores in 2025, having closed 14 during the past financial year.But despite struggles on the High Street, WH Smith saw a boost from its travel arm, saying…