61 m. ago WH Smith high street stores to be rebranded TG Jones after £76 million sale

WH Smith name will live on at airport and train station branches

Economics

62 m. ago China’s Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade supply chains; WH Smith sells high street stores – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in WH Smith have dropped by 2.4% in early stock market trading in London, as traders digest the sale of its high street stores for £76m.Less encouragingly, the UK’s trade deficit has widened.finished manufactured goods (£1.8bn)semi-manufactured goods (£1.2bn)oil (£0.6bn)other fuels (£0.3bn)“The UK’s current account deficit with the rest of the world widened slightly in the latest quarter, driven by falling exports of goods.Our balance of payments statistics for recent years have been updated to incorporate improved measurement of foreign direct investment and corrected trade data.” Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago WHSmith to sell all 500 high street stores after agreeing huge £76million deal

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Economics

1 hour ago WHSmith to disappear from high street as all 480 stores sold in £76million deal

The stores will eventually rebrand as TGJones - meaning the WHSmith name will disappear from town centres, although the retailer will keep hold of its travel locations, so shops in airports and train stations

Economics

24 h. ago Next joins the elite £1 billion profit a year club but warns of 'risks to the economy'

High street chain become only the fourth British retailer to pass a milestone that boss Lord Wolfson plays down as “not important”

Economics

41 h. ago Popular Oxford Street retailer closing down marking latest blow to iconic London shopping street

Cool Britannia is closing its Oxford Street flagship store, marking another challenge for the high street amid retail struggles

Economics

47 h. ago Popular retailer shuts its London flagship Oxford Street store in latest blow to the British High Street

The shop is popular with tourists and specialises in souvenirs and gifts such as clothing and keyrings with a London theme.

Politics

60 h. ago City centre shop slapped with fine as inspectors find 'active rat infestation'

During their probe, Environmental Health Officers discovered Castle Street Discount Stores was not maintained to an acceptable standard - and there was an active rat infestation

Politics

67 h. ago WHSmith secures 'long term future' as sale of 500 stores draws closer

The long term future of the WHSmith brand has seemingly been secured, although the future of 500 UK high street stores and its large team of staff remains unknown

Politics

69 h. ago The lunchbreak buy: What to click 'add to cart' on today according to our fashion and beauty experts

Looking for a little retail therapy while on your lunch break? Our team of fashion and beauty experts are here to help you out with the one buy you should add to your basket today

Politics

2 d. ago Major charity shop will close more than half their UK stores in fresh blow to High Street

The charity shop will shut 39 of its 138 shops in the coming days amid declining footfall and spiralling costs. A further 31 have been earmarked for closure between April 1 and March 31 next year.

Politics

3 d. ago UK fashion retailer falls into liquidation with 35 high street stores to close

Select Fashion has been steadily shutting down its shops since January and will shut its remaining 35 this week in a move that highlights the ongoing struggles facing UK retailers

Politics

4 d. ago High street bakery chain with more than 100 stores that rivals Greggs at risk of going bust as taxman takes it to court

A high street bakery chain with more than 100 stores and which rivals Greggs in some parts of Britain is at risk of going bust.

Events

4 d. ago Full list of High Street chains shutting stores as expert warns 'worst is yet to come'

The UK's high streets have already seen tens of thousands of closures, but experts are warning that more are almost certainly still to come, including the demise of some major household names

Events

4 d. ago UK High Street crisis: Full list of stores closing as experts fear 'worse to come'

The UK high street is in turmoil, with stores closing up and down the country at an alarming rate, and experts are warning that the situation could get even worse

Events

5 d. ago Big jewellery chain with 89 stores to close two more high street shops this weekend

High-street jewellery chain Beaverbooks has announced it will shut its shop in Birmingham Fort this weekend along with its High Wycombe shop, after more than 17 years in the town

Politics

6 d. ago Roman's 'flowy' and 'flattering' maxi dress 'perfect for your next special occasion' now 60% off

If you are looking for a dress for the next wedding in your calendar, then fashion retailers such as Roman might have options for you, with a few currently on sale

Politics

6 d. ago Trust me, this is what millennials actually want from a Topshop comeback

Topshop has been teasing a comeback, four years after it left the high street. Former super-fan Katie Rosseinsky reckons that leaning into millennial nostalgia could be the key to future successes

Politics

6 d. ago New Callander Post Office location opens doors after period of temporary service

The new spot at a firewood store in the town's Main Street will offer a six-day service.

Society

7 d. ago Best Debenhams deals, including how to get extra savings on sale items

We can always rely on the retailer for bargains across beauty, fashion and home

Economics