But these days it could just as easily apply to Britain’s beleaguered veteran high street chains – because ... First came Woolworths (RIP). Although originally American, the brand was embraced ...
"WH Smith's high street stores have been up against the same challenges which beset Wilko and even Woolworths. "It's a hugely competitive market for stationary, books, music and entertainment with ...
Woolworths, Wilko and now WH Smith – why Britain’s high-street stalwarts didn’t deserve to survive - IN FOCUS: With the news ...
The news that WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high ... Street history. The buy-out means WHSmith name will disappear after 233 years from town centres - joining the likes of Topshop. Woolworths ...
British shoppers have expressed their confusion on social media after an iconic high street shop announced it is to change its name after more than 230 years. In a deal announced on Friday (March ...
One of the familiar names in British retailing is to disappear from the high street after 233 years following the sale of the WH Smith store network to a private equity investor. All 480 WH Smith ...
WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital in a deal valuing it at £76 million, and will eventually rebrand as TGJones. The sale does not include the ...
It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Retailer WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Modella Capital. In a deal valued at £76 million, it will see the brand's ...
WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital in a deal valuing it at £76 million, and will eventually rebrand as TGJones. The sale does not include the ...