# TG Jones UK store closures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tg-jones-uk-store-closures
> Updated: 2026-07-31T07:46:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wh-smith-to-close-150-tg-jones-stores-in-uk-by-end-of-2026

### 2026-07-28: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tg-jones-announces-closures-of-redhill-and-market-harborough-stores

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