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TG Jones, the rebranded WH Smith, faces up to 150 store closures after a court-approved restructuring plan, triggered by soaring rent costs and declining sales. Private equity firm Modella Capital, which bought the chain for $40 million last year, is injecting $15 million more to avoid administration—buying time to overhaul operations. The plan includes offering 122 stores three years of rent-free space, a tough sell for landlords, while CEO Alex Wilson vows to reinvest in surviving locations, boost customer experience, and support staff through the transition. With 4,700 employees at risk, this is a high-stakes gamble for survival in an increasingly digital retail landscape.

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