WHSmith Australia
Shannon Fargher is a seasoned professional in the retail and marketing sectors, currently serving as Buying Manager for General Merchandise at WHSmith Australia since March 2025. Prior to this role, Shannon held various positions at 7-Eleven Australia from June 2019 to March 2025, including Category Manager, where a notable growth initiative involved expanding grocery and HBB into trial stores, and Senior Marketing Manager, leading brand and marketing efforts for Format Innovation. Additional experience includes positions at BP as Retail Trading Business Planner, and roles in consulting and marketing during early career stages, complemented by a Master's Degree in Management/Marketing from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from the University of Melbourne.
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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.