This move comes as a fresh blow to the UK high street, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic, witnessing a number of big name closures such as Debenhams. British books and ...

WH Smith has been a staple of UK towns and cities for 233 years, but now the name is set to disappear from the high streets for good. Established in 1792, the Swindon-headquartered outlet became a ...

WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital in a deal valuing it at £76 million, and will eventually rebrand as TGJones. The sale does not include the ...

WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital in a deal valuing it at £76 million (€90 million), and will eventually rebrand as TGJones. The sale does ...

The iconic shops will soon disappear from the high streetCredit: Alamy But bosses have sold off 500 of their high street shops which will see the iconic blue and white signs disappear. The £76m ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Historic retailer WH Smith has quit the UK high street after 233 years. The books and stationery retailer has sold its 480 high street ...

Historic retailer WH Smith has quit the UK high street after 233 years. The books and stationery retailer has sold its 480 high street stores, which employ around 5,000 people, to Hobbycraft owner ...