Card Factory (LSE:CARD) has struck a deal to buy FunkyPigeon.com, the online personalised card and gifting business, from WH Smith PLC (LSE

MWH) for £24 million cash. The greetings card retailer said the deal, which includes a standalone team in Bristol and Guernsey, supports its digital and omnichannel strategy, making it the UK's second-largest online card and gift retailer.