# TG Jones

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-10-09**: Maldon store closes — TG Jones shuts its Maldon, Essex branch following a closing-down sale as part of the High Court-approved restructuring.
- **2026-09**: 19 stores close or are due to close — Closures hit Cambridge, Swindon, Southend, Bath, Redcar, Market Harborough, Uckfield, Helston, Deal, Exmouth, Redhill, Basildon, Rustington, Clevedon, Greenford, Kenilworth and Frome.
- **2026-09**: 19 stores listed for closure — TG Jones lists 19 stores for closure nationwide, including Basildon and Southend in Essex.
- **2026-08**: TG Jones acknowledges store closures — A company spokesperson calls closures disappointing for colleagues, customers, and local communities, and promises support during the closure period.
- **2026-07**: High Court approves restructuring plan — The court backs a restructuring scheme designed to avoid insolvency, paving the way for store closures and an additional £15 million loan.
- **2026-04**: Modella Capital provides £10 million loan — An initial £10 million loan is provided to support TG Jones as its financial struggles deepen.
- **2025**: WH Smith sells high street arm to Modella Capital; chain rebranded TG Jones — The high street business is sold and rebranded TG Jones, while WH Smith retains its travel division in airports and train stations.
- **2025**: WHSmith sells UK high street business to Modella Capital — WHSmith offloads its high street division to private-equity firm Modella Capital, keeping travel operations; the unit becomes TG Jones.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### TG Jones to shut Maldon store Oct 9 amid 150-store closure plan
2026-10-03 00:17:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

TG Jones will close its Maldon, Essex store on October 9 following a closing-down sale, part of a court-approved plan to shut around 150 UK stores. For retail operators, it underscores the persistent pressure on legacy high-street formats from e-commerce, labour costs and weak spending.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/tg-jones-maldon-store-closure-150-plan

### TG Jones closes 19 shops in September as 150-store plan accelerates
2026-10-01 20:07:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The former WH Smith high street chain is entering a decisive phase of its restructuring, with 19 more stores closed or closing and around 150 likely to go. For retail operators, landlords and suppliers, the closures signal continued pain on UK high streets and a shift in value toward travel retail.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/tg-jones-19-store-closures-september-2026

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