WHSmith to close 17 stores this year as it streamlines operations

WHSmith is set to shut 17 stores across the UK in the coming months, as part of its ongoing restructuring strategy.The retailer, which operates over 1,100 locations nationwide, has already seen several closures since 2023, with more planned for 2025.
The latest round will take place between now and May, following a shift in WHSmith’s focus, as it focuses on streamlining operations and shifting its footprint to more profitable locations.
In 2023, CEO Carl Cowling confirmed that WHSmith woul