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NewsMajority of customers against TGJones rebrand
Three-quarters of the British public are not fans of the rebrand of the former WHSmith high street business to TGJones, according to exclusive polling shared with Retail Week.
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OpinionâWHSmith canât be expected to bail out Modellaâs embattled TGJonesâ
WHSmith has challenges of its own to cope with, and itâs impossible to see why it would divert any focus to the fortunes of its former high street arm. Ultimately, the buck stops with TGJonesâ owner, Modella, observes George MacDonald
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NewsTGJones owner approaches restructuring firm over store closure plans
Modella Capital, the owner of TGJones, has approached Teneo to help draw up plans to restructure the business.
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OpinionâModella now needs to deliver on promise of TGJonesâ
TGJones was envisaged as a âhub of the high streetâ but, as its chief executive stands down, there are few signs so far of increased momentum at the retailer, observes George MacDonald
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NewsModellaâs TGJones appoints new chief executive
The chief executive of TGJones is leaving less than a year after the sale of the renamed WHSmith high street division, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTGJones owner explores potential sale of head office and distribution centre
TGJonesâ owner Modella Capital is exploring the possibility of selling the freehold on its Swindon head office and distribution centre in the future, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsModella sets out plans to make TGJones âhub of the high streetâ
TGJones and owner Modella Capital have set out their plans to expand the retailer to over 500-stores across the country in a call with landlords today [November 19], Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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NewsTGJones kicks off Christmas recruitment drive
TGJones has started its Christmas recruitment by offering 115 seasonal jobs across its UK stores.
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NewsThe Entertainer strikes toy supply deal with Modella Capital
The Entertainer is to supply toys to TGJones and Hobbycraft as part of a new partnership with retail investors Modella Capital, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHMV owner and WHSmith buyer eye up Claireâs deal
The buyer of WHSmithâs high street arm, Modella Capital, and HMV tycoon Doug Putman are potential buyers of bust retailer Claireâs Accessories.
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NewsWHSmith buyer restricted from immediate store closures
The new owner of WHSmithâs high street stores cannot initiate widespread closures for at least 12 months, despite planning rapid restructuring at its other retail properties.
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NewsModella Capital lays out plans for WHSmith after acquiring its high street arm
Private equity firm Modella Capital has laid out its plans for the WHSmith high street business, which was acquired in a ÂŁ76m deal.
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a ÂŁ76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.