After years of struggling on the high street, WH Smith is considering the possible sale of its retail business, according to recent reports. The once beloved British retailer has faced declining footfall and sales in recent years, as more consumers turn to online shopping for their needs.

Despite attempts to revamp its stores and product offerings, WH Smith has been unable to keep pace with the competition. With the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers have been hit hard, and WH Smith is no exception.

Nils Pratley, writing in The Guardian, noted that "gravity has finally caught up with WH Smith on the high street." The company's struggles have become increasingly apparent, with profits falling and store closures becoming a necessary measure to cut costs.

As WH Smith grapples with its future on the high street, the company must make tough decisions about its retail business. Will a sale be the lifeline the retailer needs, or is it too late for WH Smith to regain its former glory? Only time will tell.