Exclusive Distribution Areas for Smiths News in London

Smiths News, the U.K wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, has announced that its five-year contract with publisher News UK & Ireland now includes exclusive distribution areas in London. This new agreement means that Smiths News will now be responsible for distributing titles from News UK & Ireland – publisher of popular newspapers such as the Sun, the Times of London, and the Sunday Times – across all of its current distribution territories until 2029.

Excitement Surrounding the New Partnership Chief Executive Jon Bunting expressed his enthusiasm for this new milestone, stating, “It marks a milestone in our relationship to be distributing News UK titles across our whole network.” Previously, News UK & Ireland handled distribution in the London areas themselves through their direct-to-retail operations.

Increased Business Opportunities Not only does this expanded partnership solidify the relationship between Smiths News and News UK & Ireland, but it also presents significant business opportunities. The new contract accounts for approximately £27 million ($33 million) in current annual sales value across approximately 2,500 retailers.

News UK & Ireland – A Subsidiary of News Corp News UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of News Corp, the parent company of Dow Jones & Co., which is well-known for publishing The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires.