John Menzies (retail)

The story of John Menzies (retail)

John Menzies developed a chain of Scottish and British newsagents. Its retail business was sold to WHSmith in 1998.

Origins and development

John Menzies (retail) forms part of the history of British newsagents & travel retail. The business or brand dates to 1833. John Menzies developed a chain of Scottish and British newsagents. Its retail business was sold to WHSmith in 1998.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Menzies family; John Menzies plc. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 1998. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.