WHSmith Australia
Laura Hurst is a professional with extensive experience in retail and buying, currently serving as a Junior Buyer at WHSmith Australia since January 2022. Prior roles include Assistant Buyer and Assistant Manager at Silver Raven Pty Ltd and JD Sports Australia, respectively. Hurst's career in retail began with JD Sports Fashion plc, where a long tenure as Store Manager provided foundational skills in management and customer engagement. Educational background includes studies at Hyde Clarendon College and Hyde Technology School.
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WHSmith Australia
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WHSmith sell a wide range of Newspapers, Magazines, Books and Impulse products for people on the move in airports, railway and bus stations and a broader convenience range in hospitals and workplaces. WHSmith currently operates over 1,300 stores worldwide, with over 700 stores in travel locations, including over 160 units in around 50 airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Dublin, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Muscat, Amman, Kuwait, Melbourne, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. WHSmith first opened in Australia in 2011 and currently operates across 7 different retail channels in Australia: WHSmith - News, books and convenience stores located in major airports & hospitals nationally and UNSW. Supanews - News-agencies which are mainly located in the Queensland area. Wild Cards & Gifts - a successful franchised chain of specialised Cards, Gifts and Wrap stores. Fresh+ - Cafes located within hospitals nationally, providing customers with a wide range of food choices focused on fresh options with genuine, friendly customer service. Zoodle - A books, toys and convenience store, designed with young travellers in mind. GadgetShop - A gadgets and electronic accessories store located in Perth and Brisbane airports.