The National Cartoonists Society has announced that they will be presenting Bone creator Jeff Smith with their Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s 80th annual Reuben Conference. As the NCS says in their announcement Jeff Smith came to fame in the 1990s with his epic comic book series following the adventures of the […]

Retailer plans to shut unprofitable stores as falling US airport traffic due to Middle East conflict hits trading

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WH Smith has issued a profit warning after shopper numbers at its stores in US airports fell as a result of the war in the Middle East, prompting the company to raise fresh capital from investors.

The retailer, which operates 1,200 outlets globally in airports, railway stations and hospitals, raised £102m through a share sale on Wednesday to strengthen its balance sheet, pay down debt, invest in technology and shut down unprofitable stores after “a downturn in trading conditions”.

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The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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