New Technology, New Markets. W H Smith through two centuries
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- Author(s) Unknown
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1992
- Pages 36pp; illus
- Publisher The firm
- Place Published London
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- Name Private collection
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In effect a short history of the business illustrating its continuous adoption of business change and sensitivity to social change throughout its history. Has many short sections which include: 'Origins'; 'Horse drawn transport'; 'Smoother roads'; 'The book clubs'; 'The station bookstall'; 'The wholesale house'; 'The high street shop'; 'Two world wars'; 'New products and markets'; 'The specialist brands'; 'Diversification'; 'Distribution'; 'USA expansion'