# WHSmith

Type: Company (SMWH)

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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 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.
- **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 (1 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

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