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Fears of ‘postal deserts’ as owner of former WH Smith stores puts counters under threat

Exclusive: Contract changes mean Post Office outlets inside TG Jones stores would be easier to close, with up to 60 possibly affected

The Guardian - UK

Popular Italian chain Spaghetti House shuts all UK restaurants after entering administration

The historic London hospitality brand has made all 101 staff redundant as a result, with bosses blaming higher costs and “difficult” conditions in the face of “global instability”

The Independent UK

How new owner became all powerful in ‘high stakes’ attempt to revive former WH Smith chain

Low-profile Modella has positioned itself as a key creditor, landlord and brand owner to struggling TG Jones as store closures and job cuts loom

The Guardian - UK

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Revealed: owner of former WH Smith stores is charging fee to use fictitious ‘family’ brand

Exclusive: Documents show Modella Capital, which bought the chain last year, is so far owed £2.9m in royalty fees

The Guardian - UK

High street stores face closure in major retail restructure

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The Independent UK

Up to 150 former WHSmith stores to close in company restructure with hundreds of jobs at risk

The business said the decision is a “direct result of government policy and recent geopolitical events”

The Independent UK

Up to 150 former WH Smith stores set to close

It is understood hundreds of jobs at the stores are at risk as part of restructuring plans

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Up to 150 former WH Smith stores face closure, putting thousands of jobs at risk

Modella Capital, which rebranded shops as TG Jones, unveils radical restructuring plan, including rent holidays

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 edges lower amid renewed US-Iran tension

US President Donald Trump continued to strike a defiant tone as the US-Iran conflict continued amid the ongoing ceasefire.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s and WH Smith among latest firms facing Iran war impact

On Thursday, Sainsbury’s warned that the war would ‘impact both our customers and our business’.

Evening Standard

WH Smith alerts over profits on Iran war disruption to air travel

The retailer said full-year profits were now expected to fall to between £90 million and £105 million.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss urges government to help ease rising energy costs for food producers

Simon Roberts says support for bills on back of Iran war should include ‘food growing, manufacturing and retailing’

The Guardian - UK

Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened

UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situation

The Guardian - UK

WH Smith warns of potential impact of Middle East war on stores in the region

Shares fell in early trading in the City after chain said it was “mindful” of the impact from the conflict in Iran

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The Independent UK

WH Smith buyer seeks help with dozens of shops at risk of closure

WH Smith sold its high street stores to Modella last year, but held onto its travel shops

Evening Standard

TG Jones owner calls in help for possible shop closure plan – reports

Modella Capital is reportedly in talks with Teneo over a plan for the chain, formerly WH Smith’s high street shops.

Evening Standard

Trump’s tariff threats keep European stocks on back foot

Beazley was the FTSE’s star blue-chip performer surging 43% after Zurich Insurance said it has tabled a £7.7-bn bid for the London-listed insurer.

The Independent UK

UK retailer picks new boss to lead recovery

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Evening Standard

WH Smith hire turnaround veteran with package that could be worth £25m

Leo Quinn will be awarded £12.25 million WH Smith shares that will vest in five years time

Evening Standard

WH Smith names former Balfour Beatty boss as executive chairman

Leo Quinn will start on April 7, subject to shareholder approval, replacing current non-executive chairwoman Annette Court.

The Independent UK

WH Smith names new executive chairman after accounting scandal

Previous WH Smith chief executive Carl Cowling stepped down following the accounting error

The Guardian - UK

What is Modella Capital? Firm in spotlight as Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop face collapse

Investment firm that also bought WH Smith’s high street business has reputation for rapid and hard-nosed restructuring

Evening Standard

WH Smith to claw back £1.5m from ex-bosses after accounting scandal

The travel retail specialist confirmed last week it is being investigated by the UK’s financial watchdog after it overstated North American profits.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ll never say I’m popping to Jones’s’: shoppers yet to feel love for WH Smith’s high street replacement

TG Jones took over stores six months ago but consumers have noticed little change or investment

The Guardian - UK

WH Smith tries to recover bonuses from ex-bosses as watchdog investigates accounting error

Retailer targets £7m in bonuses as FCA examines scandal in North American arm

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