Smiths News boosted by education wing

Smiths News, the newspaper, magazine and book wholesaler, said it was on track to deliver strong profit growth in the current financial year, in line with market expectations.

Smiths News, the newspaper, magazine and book wholesaler, said it was on track to deliver strong profit growth in the current financial year, in line with market expectations.

The group's latest interim statement, covering the 19 weeks to January 12th, shows total revenues up 2% year-on-year, boosted by the acquisition of education supplies firm, The Consortium.

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