LAS VEGAS WHSmith North America, a leading specialty retailer in airports across the U.S. and Canada, is proud to announce its nominations across several major categories for the upcoming Airport Experience Awards, presented by Airport Experience News (AXN). These nominations reflect the company’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional retail experiences, elevating local concepts, and serving travelers with innovation, service, and authenticity.
WHSmith North America has been named a finalist in the following categories:
Best Overall Retailer – Large Operator
- WHSmith North America
Retailer With the Highest Regard for Customer Service – Large Operators
- WHSmith North America
Best Local Concessions Management Team – Large Airports
- WHSmith North America at LaGuardia Airport
Best Local Concessions Management Team – Medium/Small Airports
- WHSmith North America at Palm Springs International Airport
Best Local-Inspired Store – Large Airports
- Weller Book Works by WHSmith North America at Salt Lake City International Airport
- Motown Greatest Hits Travel Shop by WHSmith North America at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Best Local-Inspired Store – Medium/Small Airports
- Oakland Supply Co. by WHSmith North America at Oakland International Airport
- Hello From Portland by Brookwest Ventures LLC and WHSmith North America at Portland International Airport
- Banff Collective by WHSmith North America at Calgary International Airport
“We are honored to be recognized across so many categories this year, reflecting our team’s dedication to delivering a world-class retail experience for travelers across North America. These nominations highlight our commitment to excellent customer service, strong local partnerships, and innovative retail concepts that celebrate the unique character of each airport community,” said Roderick I. McOwan, chief development officer of WHSmith North America.
Winners will be announced at the Airport Experience Conference. WHSmith North America congratulates all finalists and extends appreciation to its airport partners, employees, and vendor collaborators whose commitment and creativity make these achievements possible.
About WHSmith North America
WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with more than 1,700 stores in over 30 countries. In 2018, the company acquired InMotion, the largest airport-based technology retailer in North America, and in 2019, it acquired Marshall Retail Group (MRG), a leading specialty retailer in the airport and casino-resort marketplace. WHSmith North America, which includes MRG and InMotion, now operates more than 340 specialty retail stores in airports and resorts across the continent.
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