WHSmith Highlighter

WHSmith highlighters are a staple of the British stationery market, traditionally sold through the brand's extensive network of high street and travel stores. The product shown is a private-label item, branded under the WHSmith name, which has been synonymous with books and stationery in the United Kingdom for over two centuries. Manufacturing for these stationery items typically occurs in multiple countries, often involving large-scale production facilities in China and other global manufacturing hubs to supply the brand's international retail operations.

In a significant strategic shift in 2025, WH Smith PLC sold its UK high street business to Modella Capital. This sale led to the rebranding of high street locations to "TGJones," while WH Smith PLC retained the iconic WHSmith brand for its highly successful travel retail division, which operates in airports, railway stations, and hospitals worldwide. As of 2026, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of WH Smith PLC, a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange, continuing its legacy as a global leader in travel convenience and stationery.