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TG Jones UK store closures

Overview

In late July 2026 TG Jones confirmed that 150 of its roughly 480 UK high‑street stores will close permanently as part of a court‑approved restructuring plan. The closures, affecting about 4,700 employees, include the Helston outlet (closing 16 September) and the Southend‑on‑Sea store (closing 26 September), both running "everything‑must‑go" clearance sales. Post‑office branches operating inside the affected shops will also cease. The moves follow earlier announcements that Redhill and Market Harborough would shut in early September and that a broader wave of closures was slated for completion by year‑end. TG Jones attributes the closures to challenging high‑street conditions and aims to stabilise the business, while critics point to past mismanagement by WH Smith and aggressive cost‑cutting by the current owner, Modella Capital. The company says the actions are intended to secure its long‑term future and support remaining staff.

Entities

Southend‑on‑Sea · WH Smith · Helston · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · Modella Capital

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] WH Smith was founded in 1792 by Henry Walton Smith and his wife Anna.
[● 3 SOURCES] WH Smith's city‑center stores were sold to Modella Capital in 2025 and rebranded as TG Jones.
[● 3 SOURCES] A London court approved a restructuring plan in July 2026 to close 150 TG Jones stores by the end of 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] TG Jones operates 480 stores in the United Kingdom, of which 150 will close.
[● 3 SOURCES] The closures began in Bath, Swindon, Uckfield, Redcar and Market Harborough.
[● 3 SOURCES] Stores are running 'Everything for sale' liquidation promotions with discounts of up to 30%.
[● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 5,000 employees work at the stores slated for closure and may be affected.
[● 3 SOURCES] The restructuring plan aims to retain airport and train‑station stores while making the remaining city‑centre network sustainable.
[● 3 SOURCES] WH Smith sold its city‑center stores to Modella Capital in 2025.
[● 3 SOURCES] The sold stores were rebranded as TG Jones.
[● 3 SOURCES] A court approved a restructuring plan in July 2026 authorising the closure of 150 TG Jones stores.
[● 3 SOURCES] By the end of 2026, 150 of the 480 TG Jones stores in the United Kingdom will close.

Timeline

22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
TG Jones to shut 150 UK high‑street stores as restructuring continues
TG Jones, the former WH Smith high‑street chain owned by Modella Capital, will close 150 UK stores, including Helston and Southend, launching clearance sales and ending post‑office services inside them.
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
TG Jones announces closures of Redhill and Market Harborough stores
TG Jones will close its Redhill, Surrey store and on‑site Post Office on 5 Sept 2026 and its Market Harborough, Leicestershire store on 12 Sept 2026 as part of a UK‑wide restructuring.

Sources

dailystar.co.uk · dunya.com · finansgundem.com · getsurrey.co.uk · gloucestershirelive.co.uk · gzt.com · leicestermercury.co.uk · retrogamingroundup.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr

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