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Evening Standard
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Holly Williams

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Wh smith set for sharp fall in profits amid cost and trading pressures | Mind Blowing Facts

Retailer WH Smith has revealed more pressure on profits as it said results would be at the bottom of forecasts following a series of recent downgrades just months after a £100 million investor cash call. (Alamy/PA) -

Retailer WH Smith has revealed more pressure on profits as it said results would be at the bottom of forecasts following a series of recent downgrades just months after a £100 million investor cash call.

The group said annual underlying pre-tax profits are now expected to drop to around £75 million for the year to August 31, down from the revised forecast given in June for between £75 million to £90 million.

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