WHSmith is opening new high-end gift and stationary shops as it moves into the space left by the demise of Paperchase.
The FTSE 250-listed retailer will open standalone shops under the Curi.o.city fascia in Gatwick airport’s south and north terminals on 16 March. Another is to open at King’s Cross station in London at the start of April.
Carl Cowling, chief executive, said the business had no plans to open any more shops on the high street but said it would expand its stationery ranges in stores near where a Paperchase used to operate.
