WH Smith's profit forecast brightens after strong Christmas sales

British books, newspapers and stationery retailer WH Smith Plc firmed up its profit forecast on Wednesday after reporting strong sales from its stores at airports and train stations over the Christmas period. The company, which operates more than 1,300 stores, mostly in the UK, said comparable group sales were up 1 percent in the 21 weeks to Jan. 21, with total sales rising 2 percent. Sales at its Travel division, which comprises outlets at airports, railway and motorway service stations as well