# WH Smith

Type: Company

Source: Retail Intelligence Brief — https://getretailbrief.com/entity/wh-smith
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## Timeline

- **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.
- **2026-07**: 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.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 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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