[company_age]232.0[/company_age][employees]10000+ employees[/employees][funding]post_ipo_debt[/funding][description]WHSmith is a leading retailer of books, stationery, and convenience products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1792, the company has a long and rich history, and it is now one of the most recognizable brands in the UK. WHSmith operates over 1,200 stores across the UK and Ireland, as well as a growing online presence. The company's core business is the sale of books, stationery, and convenience products, but it also offers a range of other services, including travel money, passport photos, and click and collect. WHSmith is a well-established and respected company with a strong track record of success. It is a major player in the UK retail market, and it is well-positioned for continued growth in the years to come.[/description][ps]Books, stationery, convenience products, travel money, passport photos, click and collect[/ps]