At least half of WH Smith stores could close under a new owner, experts say

Potential buyer would want only about 250 outlets, retail specialists say, raising prospect of major job lossesAt least half of WH Smith’s 500 high street stores could be closed by any new owner, industry experts say, raising the prospect of sweeping job losses at the ailing retailer.Predictions for the eventual size of the chain, which employs about 5,000 people in its high street shops, range from no more than 250 stores. Offers for the group are expected in the next few weeks and a deal