The chairman of WH Smith is facing accusations of CCTV intrusion stemming from a dispute with a neighbor.

Several former WH Smith stores are reportedly on the verge of insolvency, indicating financial difficulties.

The FTSE 100 rose, but market sentiment remained cautious following a profit warning from WH Smith and fresh US military action against Iran.

WH Smith, a retail chain with shops in travel locations, issued a profit warning and announced plans for an equity raise, citing a dip in airport passenger numbers and consumers tightening their budgets.

The former owner of WH Smith stores is reportedly in a dispute with landlords concerning what are described as aggressive cuts to rental agreements.

Low-profile Modella has positioned itself as a key creditor, landlord, and brand owner in a high-stakes effort to revive the struggling TG Jones, a former WH Smith chain, amidst looming store closures and job cuts.

Dozens of former WH Smith stores, rebranded as TG Jones by new owner Modella Capital, are likely to close under a restructuring plan, putting thousands of jobs at risk due to weak consumer spending.

WH Smith has released highlights from its Half-Year (H1) earnings call. The report details key financial performance indicators and strategic updates from the retail company.

WH Smith first-half sales grow 5% on North America boost  Reuters

Dozens of former WH Smith stores are slated for closure, delivering another blow to the high street retail sector.

Small suppliers, including the charity Help for Heroes, are set to lose at least half of the money owed to them by former WH Smith's businesses as part of an aggressive restructuring plan.

WH Smith's stock dropped 18% after the company lowered its profit guidance for fiscal year 2026 and announced a capital raise.

Retailer WH Smith has announced a profit warning and plans to raise £100 million, attributing a decline in airport shopper numbers to the ongoing Middle East conflict and the 'Iran war'.

A letter to the editor expresses long-standing concerns that moving post offices into WH Smith branches puts postal services at risk, citing examples of towns losing access.

Modella Capital, the owner of the retail chain formerly known as WH Smiths high street shops (TG Jones), has informed lenders that the company faces administration if it fails to complete a restructuring by the end of July.

Rebranded WH Smith stores are reportedly at risk of closure, posing a significant blow to the high street retail sector.

Sainsbury's and WH Smith are among the latest UK firms to warn that the ongoing conflict in Iran will negatively impact their customers and business operations.

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

Former WH Smith high street stores are reportedly pressuring suppliers in a last-ditch effort to ensure their survival.

WH Smith has made an urgent appeal for cash as its airport sales have significantly crashed, indicating financial difficulties for the retail chain.

PwC is facing an investigation by the UK's accounting regulator, the Financial Reporting Council, concerning its audit of retailer WH Smith. The probe will examine the firm's financial reporting practices related to the company.

The owner of former WH Smith high street businesses is seeking to change contracts with the Post Office, potentially making it easier to close up to 60 Post Office outlets located within TG Jones stores, raising fears of 'postal deserts'.

Modella Capital, the investment company that acquired the former WH Smith high street stores, is reportedly charging the retailer millions of pounds in license fees for a fictitious 'family' brand, with £2.9 million already owed.

The successor company to WH Smith has begun a critical battle to stave off bankruptcy. The firm is facing significant financial challenges.

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

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