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WH Smith Sells High Street Stores for £76 Million

WH Smith is selling its 480 high street stores to Modella Capital for £76 million, rebranding them as TG Jones, after its travel business generated 85% of its trading profit last year; the deal includes 5,000 employees and various concessions.

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WH Smith Sells High Street Business for £76 Million

WH Smith sold its 233-year-old high street business with 480 stores and 5,000 employees to Modella Capital for £76 million, allowing it to focus on its more profitable travel retail arm; the high street business will be rebranded as TGJones.

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WH Smith Stock Soars on Travel Sales Growth

WH Smith's share price jumped 5.6% to £12.57 on Wednesday following a 21-week sales report showing 7-8% growth in its Travel division, offset by a 6% decline in High Street sales; the company is exploring strategic options for its High Street business.

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WH Smith Sells High Street Business for £76 Million

WH Smith sold its 233-year-old high street business with 480 stores and 5,000 employees to Modella Capital for £76 million, allowing it to focus on its more profitable travel retail arm and resulting in an estimated £25 million net gain after costs. The high street business will be rebranded as TG J...

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WH Smith Sells High Street Division, Focusing on Travel

WH Smith, a 231-year-old British retailer, is selling its 500 UK high street stores to focus on its thriving travel business, leaving only Alteri and Modella Capital as potential buyers; the sale is expected to be finalized in April, impacting approximately 5,000 employees.

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WH Smith's High Street Sale Threatens 200 Post Offices, 5,000 Jobs

WH Smith plans to sell its 500-store high street chain for around £100 million, potentially closing 200 in-store post offices and causing "postal deserts", impacting 5,000 jobs, while the company focuses on its profitable travel business.

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