WH Smith brand to disappear from high streets after 233 years

It’s never been associated with great advertising, but somehow WH Smith is a brand that has a place in the nation’s heads, if not their hearts. Now the 233 year-old retailer has been sold to Modella Capital in a £76 million deal, and its 480 high street stores will soon be branded as TGJones. Most … The post WH Smith brand to disappear from high streets after 233 years first appeared on More About Advertising.

Mar 28, 2025 - 11:12
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WH Smith brand to disappear from high streets after 233 years

It’s never been associated with great advertising, but somehow WH Smith is a brand that has a place in the nation’s heads, if not their hearts. Now the 233 year-old retailer has been sold to Modella Capital in a £76 million deal, and its 480 high street stores will soon be branded as TGJones. Most …

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