Connect Group PLC engages in the distribution of newspapers, magazines, and books products in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates through News & Media: News Distribution, News & Media: Media, and Mixed Freight segments. The News & Media: News Distribution segment distributes newspapers and magazines to 27,000 retailers from 39 distribution centers across England and Wales. The News & Media: Media segment supplies newspapers and magazines to airlines, as well as provides inflight services. The Mixed Freight segment engages in the next day B2B delivery of mixed freight consignments to small and medium-sized enterprises. Connect Group PLC also provides click and collect services for online and high street retailers. The company was formerly known as Smiths News Plc and changed its name to Connect Group PLC in April 2014. Connect Group PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.