Daily Mail22d
High Street giants preparing to leave London's famous Oxford Street because shopper numbers are falling
Some of the biggest fashion brands are preparing to leave London's famous Oxford Street as the number of high street shoppers continues to dwindle. The owners of Park House, home to the likes of ...
The Independent22d
Woolworths, Wilko and now WH Smith – why Britain’s high-street stalwarts don’t deserve to survive
But these days it could just as easily apply to Britain’s beleaguered veteran high street chains – because, as it turns out, having a long and illustrious heritage that can be traced back ...
Retail Gazette22d
WHSmith’s high street exit: Avoidable, or a long time coming?
WHSmith confirmed this week that it has hoisted a ‘For Sale’ sign over its entire high street business, more than 230 years after it opened its first store. The retailer known for its ...
London Evening Standard22d
Big retail brands look to leave Oxford Street stores as shopping district enters 'new era'
Famous high street brands are looking to leave their Oxford Street location because they are not attracting enough shoppers. The owners of Park House, which is home to Pandora, Swarovski ...
The New York Times22d
A Soothing Array of Spring Colors
Ariana Simone, left, and Chauncie Parchment had a certain coolness about them as they were walking along Canal Street in Manhattan on a Sunday in early January. Wearing shades of lavender ...
This is Money22d
WH Smith seeks to allay fears over in store Post Offices as it sells off its High Street estate
WH Smith tried to quash fears that hundreds of the Post Office branches in its stores will close as it sells its High Street estate. The retailer, which opened more than 230 years ago, has a ...
The Daily Telegraph22d
HMV owner plots bid for WH Smith’s high street shops
The billionaire owner of HMV is considering a bid for WH Smith’s high street business as the retailer focuses on travel. Doug Putman is said to be eyeing a potential swoop for the shops ...
Yahoo Finance22d
Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal
Thousands of WH Smith (SMWH.L) workers face uncertainty as private equity suitors eye a deal to take control of the retailer’s high street shops. It comes after the historic UK business confirmed over ...
Sky22d
Hobbycraft-owner Modella circles WH Smith high street chain
The owner of Hobbycraft is among a pack of suitors circling WH Smith, the 233-year-old high street chain which has been put up for sale. Sky News has learnt that Modella Capital, whose executives ...
This is Money22d
Mind the savings gap: The best rates vs the High St banks
We do not allow this to affect our editorial independence. Savers with high street banks earn an average of less than 1.5 per cent interest on their cash, new analysis shows. The big banks ...
London Evening Standard23d
Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal
It is understood private equity groups Hilco and Alteri are among parties to raise interest over a possible takeover of WH Smith’s high street arm. WH Smith has said it is considering the sale ...
Retail Bulletin23d
WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores
WH Smith is in talks to sell its high street stores as it looks to focus on its travel business. Responding to press speculation, the retailer issued a statement over the weekend in which it said: “WH ...