Half of WHSmith’s 500 high streets stores ‘could close’ under new owners UP to half of WHSmith's 500 high street stores "could face closure" if a buyer is secured for its high street division.
WHSmith is already in advanced talks to sell its high street stores, including 200 sites with integrated Post Offices, the Richard & Judy Book Club brand, and Toys R Us products.
However, predictions for the eventual size of the chain, which employs about 5,000 people in its high street shops, range from no more than 250 stores, according to a report by The Guardian.
The retailer said opening more high street stores would "just be a duplication".
The retailer is actively seeking to offload its entire high street estate in order to focus on its fast-growing travel business of shops in airports and train stations.
