WHSmith

WHSmith is the UK’s leading specialist multiple newsagent, a category covering books, greeting cards, stationery, newspapers, magazines, confectionary and more. Operations are divided into two divisions by location type: high street and travel. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about WHSmith and the books, cards and stationery sectors.

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News
TGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
2026-06-22T06:40:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
The owner of WHSmith’s former high street chain risks a wave of fresh criticism as the retailer seeks to postpone repayments owed to major suppliers.
News
TGJones pledges lower prices and more staff hours in-store after restructuring
2026-06-11T09:50:00+01:00By George MacDonald
The boss of TGJones, the rebranded WHSmith high street business, has outlined a new vision for the retailer as it seeks to restructure.
Analysis
What the City makes of WHSmith’s capital raise
2026-06-10T14:28:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
WHSmith’s travails seem to be going from bad to worse, with the retailer issuing another profit warning today and launching an (ultimately successful) c.£100m capital raise.

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WHSmith launches capital raise as global turmoil takes toll

2026-06-10T06:30:00+01:00By George MacDonald

WHSmith is to raise money through a new share placing after cutting profit expectations and warning on its outlook as conflict continues in the Middle East.

News

British Land criticises TGJones’ ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unfair’ restructuring proposals

2026-06-05T06:33:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

Commercial property group British Land has slammed TGJones’ restructuring proposals, labelling them “unacceptable” and “unfair”.

TGJones CEO criticises former owner WHSmith for ‘under-investment’
2026-05-22T06:02:00+01:00By George Arnett
WHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison on piloting the business through turbulence
2026-05-18T05:30:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
TGJones’ restructuring plan reveals a business’ desperate fight for survival
2026-05-07T11:35:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
TGJones owner details restructuring proposals putting stores and jobs at risk
2026-05-06T14:56:00+01:00By George MacDonald

WHSmith revenues rise but it warns of Middle East impact on summer travel
2026-04-23T06:30:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Currys: What does the future hold following Baldock’s exit?
2026-03-30T15:17:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Majority of customers against TGJones rebrand
2026-03-10T00:01:00+00:00By George Arnett and Hugh Radojev
‘WHSmith can’t be expected to bail out Modella’s embattled TGJones’
2026-03-05T15:23:00+00:00By George MacDonald

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