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 is in store for the future
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
WHSmith sale talks throw Romsey store's future into question
The talk of WHSmith's sale has raised questions surrounding its Romsey branch and the company is yet to confirm it will stay open after
Sales drop at WHSmith’s high street stores as it looks for buyer
WHSmith has been slashing costs in the high street stores to improve profitability as it grapples with the shift to online shopping, which has affected the number of customers visiting stores. The high street arm’s underlying annual profits after the Covid-19 pandemic fell from about £60mn to £32mn in the year to August 2024.
All the stores closing in February including WHSmith and Superdrug
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WHSmith Considers Selling Off High Street Stores to Focus on Lucrative Travel Business
British retailer WHSmith confirmed that it is exploring the sale of its High Street newsstand and bookstores to focus on its travel unit.
WH Smith Sale of Stores Could Mean Default Event, Jefferies Says
British retailer WH Smith Plc’s potential sale of its high street business risks triggering an event of default on its debt, according to the convertible bond desk at Jefferies.
All the high street store closures happening in February including WHSmith and Millets
Find out which brands are shutting doors for good next month as some of the country's biggest names announce a wave of store closures
WH Smith high street sales continue to suffer amid sale talks
WH Smith shares jumped on Wednesday as the retailer revealed strong growth in its travel business has continued to offset the ongoing decline of its high street business.
WH Smith reveals falling high street sales amid talks to sell the division
The group said total high street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, down 3% on a like-for-like basis, while travel shops saw 6% growth.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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WHSmith at The Malls in Basingstoke to close this Saturday
WH Smith store in The Malls will officially close at noon on Saturday, February 1, marking the end of an era for the retailer, which has operated at this site since 1968. As previously reported, the ...
Inside Birmingham city centre's forgotten passage after WHSmith and Post Office closed
The thoroughfare to New Street is looking worse for wear, with memories of its past life still visible on the mossy walls ...
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WHSmith announces a string of UK-wide store closures – see if your local is affected
WHSmith is set to close many of its branches in 2025, following from a slate of closures last year. Most of the outgoing locations can be found on UK highstreets, as the retailer moves to open new ...
WHSmith’s high street exit: Avoidable, or a long time coming?
As WHSmith revaluates the future of its high street business, Retail Gazette takes a look at how it got here and what’s next ...
Why WHSmith's 233-year history may be about to change forever
WHSmith’s high street stores have been woefully under-invested, with the business doing as little as possible to bring them ...