WH Smith to Close Stores Amid British High Street Crisis

A branch of WH Smith in London in a file photo. Graeme Robertson/Getty Images

LONDON—British store WH Smith said it plans to close six shops and review its high street business following a drop in profits.

The chain, which sells stationery, books, and magazines, said it plans to wind down trials like the 20 Cardmarket stores and its WH Smith Local convenience stores.