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TG Jones, the UK retail chain formerly known as WH Smith, is slashing 150 stores after court approval for a restructuring plan aimed at avoiding bankruptcy—amid soaring inflation, online shopping, and rising labor costs. With 450+ locations and nearly 4,700 employees, the move signals a painful but necessary pivot for survival. Landlords are agreeing to lower rents, and owners are injecting $15 million to close an $8 million funding gap. CEO Alex Willson says this will make the company stronger and more sustainable, with airport and train station outlets keeping the WH Smith brand. It’s another blow to the high street, as TG Jones reshapes its future amid industry-wide struggles.

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