Big shake-up in the high street! 🏬 TGJones, formerly known as WHSmith, may shut down up to 150 stores across the UK. This follows a restructuring move by Modella Capital, who took over last year and rebranded the stores. The difficult decision places hundreds of jobs in limbo, including those at 26 stores here in Wales. 😔
If you’re wondering about the impact locally, here’s the full list of Welsh TGJones stores facing possible closure:
📍 High Street, Chepstow
📍 The Mall, Cwmbran
📍 Monnow Street, Monmouth
📍 Queen Street, Cardiff
📍 Cardiff Central Station
📍 Cardiff University
📍 Cardiff Heath Hospital
📍 Cardiff Airport (Rhoose)
📍 Castle Court Shopping Centre, Caerphilly
📍 Windsor Road, Penarth
📍 Cibi Walk, Abergavenny
📍 High Street, Cowbridge
📍 The Rhiw, Bridgend
📍 Parc Trostre Retail Park, Llanelli
📍 Bethel Square, Brecon
📍 Wind Street, Neath
📍 The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
📍 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen
📍 High Street, Tenby
📍 Hope Street, Wrexham
📍 Mostyn Street, Llandudno
📍 High Street, Mold
📍 Stryd y Llyn, Caernarfon
📍 Riverside Quay, Haverfordwest
📍 High Street, Cardigan
📍 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth
Modella Capital insists the move is crucial to address tough trading conditions, which have been worsened by rising costs and recent geopolitical events. They aim to protect the core business, ensuring a stronger, sustainable future while attempting to preserve as many jobs as possible. 🤞
No final decisions have been made yet, but many are on edge as the high street continues to face challenges. Stay tuned for updates on what’s next for these local staples. 📰 #HighStreetChanges #TGJones #ShopLocal