WH Smith, which retails books, magazines, newspapers, and periodicals, completed the acquisition of Marshall Retail, which operates as a specialty retailer in the casino-resort and airport marketplace, for $400m. “I feel very proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with UK based retailer, WH Smith, to acquire Marshall Retail Group. We very much look forward to working with such an established and successful global business, with a strong heritage, as we continue on our journey together to drive both businesses forward,” Michael C. Wilkins, Marshall Retail Group CEO.