What does future of UK high street look like as WHSmith in talks to sell all stores
The Mirror speaks to experts about how different shopping habits and changes in life have affected UK high streets - and what is in store for the future
WHSmith closing 17 high street stores in 2025 - full list of shops shutting down
The iconic British retailer, renowned for its selection of books, stationery, and gifts, is putting its 500 UK high street stores up for sale in order to focus on its more profitable travel division
WHSmith sale talks throw Romsey store's future into question
The talk of WHSmith's sale has raised questions surrounding its Romsey branch and the company is yet to confirm it will stay open after
WH Smith Sale of Stores Could Mean Default Event, Jefferies Says
British retailer WH Smith Plc’s potential sale of its high street business risks triggering an event of default on its debt, according to the convertible bond desk at Jefferies.
Sales drop at WHSmith’s high street stores as it looks for buyer
Sales at WHSmith’s UK high street stores fell during the key festive period, as the retailer seeks to sell off the units. The FTSE 250 company known for its stationery and books, last week confirmed it was reviewing strategic options for about 500 high street shops,
All the high street store closures happening in February including WHSmith and Millets
Find out which brands are shutting doors for good next month as some of the country's biggest names announce a wave of store closures
WH Smith high street sales continue to suffer amid sale talks
WH Smith shares jumped on Wednesday as the retailer revealed strong growth in its travel business has continued to offset the ongoing decline of its high street business.
WH Smith reveals falling high street sales amid talks to sell the division
The group said total high street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, down 3% on a like-for-like basis, while travel shops saw 6% growth.
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What Woolwich residents want to replace WHSmith Powis Street
Just last week, WHSmith confirmed its Woolwich branch on Powis Street will close in April this year. News Shopper readers commented on what they would like to see replace the store on Powis Street, ...
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WHSmith 'prime example' of why UK's high street has failed as it's 'losing relevance'
EXCLUSIVE A leading retail expert has slammed WHSmith for failing to evolve in the same week that the interest over buying ...
Post Office: WHSmith gives update on closures - jobs uncertain as sale news sees stores possibly closing down
An iconic high street brand has issued an important update on the future of post offices within its stores, after fears were ...
Full list of WHSmith, Sainsbury's and Iceland stores closing in February
The British high street has suffered over the last few years and many retailers have been forced to close some of their brick ...
WHSmith’s high street exit: Avoidable, or a long time coming?
As WHSmith revaluates the future of its high street business, Retail Gazette takes a look at how it got here and what’s next ...
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WHSmith 'could see job losses and store closures' as private equity suitors eye up £100million takeover of its High Street shops
Earlier this month, WHSmith announced it is set to close 17 of its stores, following a string of closures last year. At the height of its popularity, half the British population purchased their ...
Full list of UK high street shops set to close in February from Iceland to WHSmith
A vast number of high street retailers will be shutting their doors in February - check if your favourite store is set to ...
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Why WHSmith's 233-year history may be about to change forever
“WHSmith’s high street stores have been woefully under-invested, with the business doing as little as possible to bring them into the modern age” - Russ Mould, AJ Bell Did you know with a ...
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WHSmith at The Malls in Basingstoke to close this Saturday
WH Smith store in The Malls will officially close at noon on Saturday, February 1, marking the end of an era for the retailer, which has operated at this site since 1968. As previously reported, the ...