WH Smith bidder Modella mulls Hobbycraft restructuring
Modella Capital - one of two parties vying to buy WH Smith's high street arm - is working with FRP on restructuring options ...
500 WHSmith stores could be taken over by two UK high street giants
Two British high street giants are locked in a battle to take over WH Smith as the iconic retailer has sought to sell 500 UK ...
WH Smith in talks with two remaining parties regarding sale of high street stores
There are now only two remaining parties in talks with WH Smith about a potential sale of its chain of high street shops.
The high street must transform or it will fade away
The British high street is at a crossroads, and as we look to the future, its fate lies in our hands. It’s a moment ripe with ...
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WHSmith bidder Modella Capital eyes restructuring of Hobbycraft
The owner of Hobbycraft, Modella Capital, is mulling a restructuring of the arts and crafts retailer, according to reports.
Six ‘forgotten’ brands that made a comeback – from Debenhams to Wilko
This week saw the return of iconic department store Debenhams after it was closed down three years ago, following a takeover ...
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Last Two Bidders Compete for WHSmith’s High Street Business
Only two contenders remain in the race to acquire WHSmith’s high street business as the retailer considers withdrawing from ...
Cancer charity fraudster stole £225k, judge rules
A fundraiser who admitted defrauding a cancer charity of £6,000 actually stole more than £225,000 in donations, a judge has ...
On this day: WHSmith returns to original name after rebrand trial
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that WHSmith in York had returned to its original name after trialling a rebrand ...
WH Smith: Famous retailer moves into new site in Meadowhall, as customers give first reactions
A major retail chain has moved into a new unit at Meadowhall, with shoppers giving their views already. WH Smith has just moved into a new unit on the lower arcade at the well known mall, near ...