WH Smith shop closures: Full list of stores set to shut in 2025

Historic retailer WH Smith has confirmed that it has put its 500 UK high street stores up for sale to focus on its more lucrative travel arm. Alongside the news, the retailer – which is famous ...

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How many WH Smith stores are closing in 2025?

WH Smith has announced the list of 17 stores which are already confirmed as closing in 2025 as the big name chain looks to sell off its high street stores, raising questions what will also happen to linked Post Office branches. ...

Will WH Smith close in 2025?

Regarding this South London closure, a WH Smith spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have been issued notice to terminate our lease by the landlord on the WH Smith store at Nugent Retail Park, Orpington, and as a result our store will be closing early [in 2025]. READ MORE: Full list of Halifax, Lloyds, NatWest branches closing in 2025 ...

Why is WHSmith shutting down so many stores in 2025?

A major high street is set to close multiple stores this month in a blow to the economy. WHSmith is shutting down 17 locations in 2025, with some sites having already closed down for good. ...

How many WH Smith stores are closing in the UK?

17 stores are set to close across the UK by May, as the retailer focuses on its travel arm Historic retailer WH Smith has confirmed that it has put its 500 UK high street stores up for sale to focus on its more lucrative travel arm. ...

How many WHSmith stores have closed since 2023?

Since 2023, dozens of WHSmith stores have closed, and more are expected to follow suit in the next few months. These closures will occur across the country between now and May. This follows WHSmith's confirmation last November that it plans to close up to 20 stores annually for the next three years. ...

Which WHSmith branches are closing?

Following the closure, the nearest WHSmith branches for locals will be in Wisbech, Ely, and Peterborough, among other areas. Additionally, five more branches are set to close in February, one in March, five in April, two in May, and a single site in Orpington is expected to shut in the coming months, although no specific date has been given yet. ...