<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: WHSmith Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:27:57 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[I went to a TGJones shop - 1 thing seems completely pointless]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2186667_1.jpg"/><br><br>EXCLUSIVE: The store used to be called WHSmith before the brand was sold off last year to Modella Capital.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Adam Toms]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>WHSmith, High Street, TG Jones, Modella Capital, UK high street brands</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2186667_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Express reporter Adam Toms visited TGJones in Crowborough]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Adam Gerrard / Daily Express]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2186667_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Express reporter Adam Toms visited TGJones in Crowborough]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Adam Gerrard / Daily Express]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightmare for TGJones as 1800 shoppers deliver verdict on WHSmith name change]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2180652_1.jpg"/><br><br>WHSmith became TGJones in June 2025 but a new poll has revealed how shoppers really feel about the change.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Alycia McNamara]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>WHSmith, High Street, TG Jones rebrand, WHSmith name change, Modella Capital, UK retail challenges</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2180652_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[WHSmith became TG Jones in June 2025]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty 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Lakeside leather, quiz, brewdog</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/590x/2179158_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Full list of store closures]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/237x141/2179158_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Full list of store closures]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm who bought WHSmith shops plans 80 more stores closures across UK high streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2177879_1.jpg"/><br><br>The news is likely to shock publishers still reliant on high street distribution for the majority of their print sales.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Laura Zilincanova]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>WHSmith, High Street, Employment, Job market, Modella Capital, TG Jones, UK high street closures</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2177879_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Thousands of jobs might be affected]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2177879_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Thousands of jobs might be affected]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK high street chain to demolish HQ after selling all 480 shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2170532_1.jpg"/><br><br>The headquarters site will be used for a new development.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Holly Kintuka]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>WHSmith, High Street, Modella Capital, high street shops, travel locations, whsmith stores, whsmith headquarter, whsmith hq, whsmith news, high street stores, high street closures, uk shops, uk high street, whsmith travel branches, whsmith airport</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2170532_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[x]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[WH Smith]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2170532_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[x]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[WH Smith]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 big names who closed shops and banks across the UK in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2149974_1.jpg"/><br><br>2025 has seen a wave of UK store and bank closures, with major names shutting hundreds of locations.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:23:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Aditi Rane]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Store closures, Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Poundland, Leon, New Look, WHSmith</media:keywords><media:content 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Here's a full list of the Hobbycraft, WHSmith and Superdrug stores that closed down.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:41:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Aditi Rane]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Store closures, WHSmith, High Street, Hobbycraft closures, WHSmith transformation, Superdrug redevelopment, UK high street retail changes</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2146285_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Several high street stores closed this year]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2146285_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Several high street stores closed this year]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic brand returns to UK high street this weekend - full list of 16 new stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2140122_1.jpg"/><br><br>This high street heavyweight is opening a swathe of new stores.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:37:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlie Bradley]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>High Street, WHSmith, toys r us, toys r us new stores, Toys 'R' Us, UK high street, store openings, WHSmith partnership</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2140122_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[New stores will open]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2140122_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[New stores will open]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHSmith buyer set to open more than 30 stores after major rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2136682_1.jpg"/><br><br>The CEO of the rebranded company said it will become a 'busy high street hub'.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:54:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Sarah Barltrop]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>WHSmith, High Street, tgjones</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2136682_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[WHSmith is set to open 30 new stores after major rebrand]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2136682_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[WHSmith is set to open 30 new stores after major rebrand]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick up your FREE Boxed Christmas Cards at TGJones this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/285x214/2132906_1.jpg"/><br><br>A festive transformation has taken place at your local store, and it's bringing joy to your holiday preparations. Discover the delightful surprise at TGJones!<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Caroline Ross]]></author><category>Life</category><media:keywords>WHSmith, Christmas Shopping, TGJones, WH Smith, Free Christmas Cards, Festive Offer</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/590x/2132906_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Don't miss a pack of 30 Christmas cards for free this weekend]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Reach]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/130/237x141/2132906_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Don't miss a pack of 30 Christmas cards for free this weekend]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Reach]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item></channel></rss>