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Up to 150 Former WHSmith/TGJones Stores Set for Closure
Two retailers, WHSmith and TGJones (formerly WHSmith stores acquired by Modella Capital), have announced plans to close up to 150 stores combined, putting hundreds of jobs at risk due to company restructuring and government policy.
6 May, 15:22 — 6 May, 18:28
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BBCHigh57d ago
Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual57d ago
Up to 150 former WHSmith stores to close in company restructure with hundreds of jobs at risk
The business said the decision is a “direct result of government policy and recent geopolitical events”
By Press Association Reporters
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First report: BBC · 6 May, 15:22|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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