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Smiths News plc is the UK’s leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler, playing a critical role in the distribution supply chain. The company transports printed media from publishers to over 24,000 retail outlets nationwide, including independent newsagents and major supermarkets. Despite the secular decline in print media, Smiths News maintains a dominant market share in this essential logistics sector, leveraging its extensive network and infrastructure. The group has strategically diversified its operations, including through its Connect Distribution subsidiary, which provides supply chain services for vaping products and e-cigarettes. Smiths News’ robust distribution capabilities and long-standing relationships underpin its position as a vital intermediary in the UK’s retail landscape.