WH Smith Boss Blames Forced Growth as Retailer Profits Tumble

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WH Smith group revenue rose 5 percent to £1.6 billion over the reporting period.

Annual pretax profit declined to £76 million following aggressive past expansion.

Company shares fell roughly 6 percent in response to the profit drop.

Bosses blamed historic forced growth for current operational friction.

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