Retail Week10h
‘In a split between its travel and high street businesses, where will WHSmith’s name land?’
As WHSmith's management looks to jettison its high street stores business to focus on its more lucrative travel arm, the ...
Major update over WHSmith shutting 500 stores across UK
The retailer is in talks to sell its 500 high street stores, which could be a ‘nail in the coffin for British writers’, it ...
Trbusiness13h
WHSmith releases trading update ahead of 2025 AGM
WHSmith has announced its trading update for the 21 week period to 25 January 2025, noting a good start to the financial year ...
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 ...
Netmums9h
The high-street stores closing for good in February – including Iceland, Farmfoods and WHSmith
Iceland is well-loved for its frozen bargains – but its store in Welling, London also closed its doors on 1 February. It is ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Daily Mail7d
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 ...
Retail Gazette7d
WHSmith’s high street exit: Avoidable, or a long time coming?
WHSmith confirmed this week that it has hoisted a ‘For Sale’ sign over its entire high street business, more than 230 years after it opened its first store. The retailer known for its ...
News Shopper21h
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, ...