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Published on Oct 9, 2026

'Who asked for this?' Resident debate sparked by approved WH Smith demolition plans

The plan would demolish the former store and neighbouring units to create a public open space on High Street. Newport City Council’s planning committee approved it in September. Councillors were told the scheme would transform part of the city centre and …

Source: South Wales Argus - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Closure date for former WH Smith store revealed as retailer shuts 150 shops

TG Jones in Stroud, formerly WH Smith, is due to shut on or around Sunday, October 18 as part of a wider restructuring plan that will see around 150 stores close nationwide. The closure follows a strategy approved by the High Court to avoid insolvency. A …

Source: Stroud News and Journal - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Final day is announced for town's former WH Smith

The branch of TG Jones, formerly WH Smith in Broadway, is part of the company's restructuring which will see its total number of High Street stores drastically cut back. The Didcot shop, featuring a branch post office, is just one of 150 TG Jones …

Source: This is Oxfordshire - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Major retailer to close Essex high street store next week after almost 30 years

TG Jones, formerly WH Smith, will close its Wickford branch at 45-47 High Street on Monday, October 12, after almost 30 years in the town centre. The closure is part of a UK-wide restructuring plan that has already shut branches in Basildon, Southend and …

Source: Gazette & Essex County Standard - Pending
Published on Oct 10, 2026

MenKind to return to Kent shopping centre after three-year absence

MenKind will be opening another store at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in the near future.(Image: KentLive ) Gift and gadget store MenKind will be returning to a Kent shopping centre “soon” after leaving the site three years ago. The retailer opened a …

Source: Kent Live - Neutral
Published on Sep 18, 2026

Closure date announced for Redditch's TG Jones (formerly WH Smith)

REDDITCH’S TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) is set to close, it has been announced. Items are being sold off in an ‘everything must go’ sale ahead of the closure of the Kingfisher Centre store. The company has confirmed to the Standard that the shop will shut …

Source: Redditch Standard - Pending
Published on Sep 18, 2026

Former WH Smith closure "really disappointing" says Sheffield economy leader, as closing date confirmed

Business had operated at Fargate as WH Smith for over half a century One of Sheffield Council’s top economic development officials today described his disappointment at the closure of one of the longest standing shops in the city centre. TG Jones, which …

Source: The Star - Neutral
Published on Sep 22, 2026

'Fit for the 21st century' - Newport backs WH Smith demolition

The city council bought the empty property at 166-168 Commercial Street earlier this year in a bid to tackle vacant units in Newport’s main shopping area. A new public open space has been earmarked for the site after it is cleared – although proposals are …

Source: South Wales Argus - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2026

WH Smith profit lands at forecast floor

WH Smith expects full-year headline pre-tax profit of around £75m, putting earnings at the bottom of its previous forecast range despite stronger summer revenue across its travel-retail network. The group said lower trading margins reflected increased …

Source: Business Quarter - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith shares crash to 17-year low as rising costs and travel disruption hit profits

By JANE DENTON, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 08:02 EDT, 16 September 2026 WH Smith shares slumped to a 17-year low this morning after rising costs and promotions hit profits, as it battles ongoing travel disruption caused by the Iran war. The retailer, which …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith issues second profit warning as discounting and inflation squeeze margins

A WH Smith store WH Smith has trimmed its profit forecast for the second time, cautioning that aggressive discounting and "inflation headwinds" are weighing heavily on its finances. The Swindon-headquartered convenience retailer had initially …

Source: BusinessLive - Neutral
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith full year profit to land at lower end of forecast at £75m

GENERAL MERCHANDISE 16 September, 2026 | by Angela Beevers WH Smith has warned that its full-year pre-tax profit is expected to be at the lower end of its previous forecast range, at £75 million. The company said this was a result of lower trading profit …

Source: The Retail Bulletin - Center-left
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith warns on profit again as discounting hits margins

Wednesday 16 September 2026 7:47 am | Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2026 8:32 am WH Smith has progressively cut profit targets from £105m to £75m WH Smith has cut its profit target again after warning that intense discounting and “inflation headwinds …

Source: City A.M. - Center-right
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith reports 7% revenue growth this quarter

NewsSep 16, 2026by Maia Snow WH Smith © Shutterstock Ahead of reporting its full-year preliminary results later this year, WH Smith has reported 7% revenue growth this quarter, compared to the same period last year. Join thousands of book industry …

Source: The Bookseller - Neutral
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith set for sharp fall in profits amid cost and trading pressures

Retailer WH Smith has revealed more pressure on profits as it said results would be at the bottom of forecasts following a series of recent downgrades just months after a £100 million investor cash call. The group said annual underlying pre-tax profits are …

Source: The Irish News - Neutral
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith sees FY earnings at lower end of forecasts

WH Smith said full‑year pre-tax profit was expected to be around £75m, at the lower end of guidance, reflecting lower trading margins from increased discounts and reduced brand marketing, partly offset by cost and interest savings. The retailer reported …

Source: ShareCast - Neutral
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith forecasts profits at lower end of expectations despite solid performance over the summer

WH Smith at Manchester Airport Troubled retailer WH Smith today said its full-year profits were likely to come in at the bottom end of expectations despite what it described as “solid trading” over the peak summer period. The Swindon-headquartered group, …

Source: The Business Desk - Neutral
Published on Sep 16, 2026

WH Smith expects annual profit at lower end of forecast

UK retailer WH Smith said today it expects annual profit at the lower end of its earlier forecast range, as margins were squeezed by inflation turbo-charged by the Iran war and higher promotional activity. The company is reviewing its North American …

Source: RTE Ireland - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 6, 2026

Fears Thornbury could become 'ghost town' after third UK chain announces closure

The TG Jones store in Thornbury, formerly WH Smith, is shutting down as part of a national restructuring plan that will see around 150 stores close across the UK. This comes as Holland & Barrett has already closed its branch in the town with Costa …

Source: Gazette Series - Pending

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

New Study: €12.8 Million in Public Funding Raises Questions About EU Lobbying Transparency

Research identifies nine publicly funded advocacy organisations and 110 individuals accredited to access European Parliament premises. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study by Hungary's Free Market Foundation …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 09:30 GMT

EU-THENTIC ORGANIC WINES STARTET: DIE EUROPÄISCHE KAMPAGNE FÜR BIOWEIN

Abruzzen und Premières Côtes de Bordeaux und Cadillac gemeinsam, um den Wert von Biowein, seinen Herkunftsgebieten und dem EU-Bio-Logo zu vermitteln MONACO, GERMANY, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Von den Abruzzen bis zu den historischen Hügeln …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 10:01 GMT

NASCE EU-THENTIC ORGANIC WINES, LA CAMPAGNA EUROPEA DEDICATA AL VINO BIOLOGICO

Abruzzo e Premières Côtes de Bordeaux e Cadillac insieme per raccontare il valore del vino biologico, dei territori e del logo biologico dell’Unione Europea ROME, ITALY, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dall’Abruzzo alle storiche colline …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 12, 2026 - 10:02 GMT

NAISSANCE DE EU-THENTIC ORGANIC WINES, LA CAMPAGNE EUROPÉENNE DÉDIÉE AU VIN BIOLOGIQUE

Les Abruzzes et les Premières Côtes de Bordeaux et Cadillac réunis pour raconter la valeur du vin biologique et du logo biologique de l’Union européenne PARIS, FRANCE, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Des Abruzzes aux collines historiques …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...

Published on October 12, 2026 - 06:28 GMT

The Aircraft Lighting Systems Market Is Projected to Grow at a 5.1% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Aircraft Lighting Systems Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The aircraft lighting systems market …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on October 12, 2026 - 06:27 GMT

The Global Application Performance Monitoring Suites Market Is Projected to Grow at a 9.4% CAGR During the Forecast

The Business Research Company’s Global Application Performance Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The application performance …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 06:28 GMT

The Aircraft Cargo Loading Area Lighting Market Is Projected to Grow Rapidly at an 8.3% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Aircraft Cargo Loading Area Lighting Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The aircraft cargo loading …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 12, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

How High Quality Professional Smart Product PCBA Solutions Provider Adapt To New REACH Environmental Regulations

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Regulatory Imperatives: Assessing the Impact of Tightening REACH and SVHC Mandates on Electronics Manufacturing The global electronics manufacturing industry faces strict …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 09:30 GMT

Dave Wallace Calls for Emergency Federal Leadership and 24/7 Reconstruction of Francis Scott Key Bridge

“The Great Baltimore Comeback Starts Now,” Congressional Candidate Says BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dave Wallace, Republican nominee for Congress in Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District, today called on …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

New Study: €12.8 Million in Public Funding Raises Questions About EU Lobbying Transparency

Research identifies nine publicly funded advocacy organisations and 110 individuals accredited to access European Parliament premises. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study by Hungary's Free Market Foundation …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 07:35 GMT

Climate disinformation can push carbon taxes off a cliff model shows

GA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climate policy models usually assume people hold accurate beliefs about climate damages. A new study builds disinformation into a climate–economy model and finds that informed democratic …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

The Ocean Cleanup eyes Australian ocean plastic as it urges 'action and cash' ahead of COP31

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global non-profit The Ocean Cleanup is announcing Australia and the Asia-Pacific as its primary focus after founder and CEO Boyan Slat visited Sydney last week to speak with funders, …

Distribution channels: Environment, Politics ...
Published on October 12, 2026 - 05:56 GMT

Germany Moves to Seize Assets of Unclear Origin From January 2027

Azar Wealth names the four documents that make gold and diamonds audit-proof. First reading of the Customs Financial Justice Act in the Bundestag. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The German Bundestag held the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 12, 2026 - 04:40 GMT

ICSB Index Reveals Gap Between Entrepreneurship and Human Flourishing in France

Across 43 economies, France exceeds the median on entrepreneurship but trails on every human flourishing measure, according to ICSB's HCE Index. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- France is one of the world…

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 04:34 GMT

Town of Sullivan Awarded $646,099 NY PLAYS Grant for Sullivan Park Playground

NY PLAYS grant replaces aging equipment, expand Sullivan Park's playground by 30%, and create an inclusive, accessible play space for children of all abilities. CHITTENANGO, NY, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Town …

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Published on October 12, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Mark J. Semeraro Selected to 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers List for Second Consecutive Year

Semeraro & Fahrney’s founding partner earns repeat recognition, bringing more than 30 years of experience in litigation and real estate law. WAYNE, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC is …

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Published on October 11, 2026 - 11:29 GMT

Dream Finds Iranian Cyberespionage Campaign Behind Kurdistan Government Cloud Breach

Attackers stole at least 1 GB of gov. data from Kurdistan Region of Iraq and compromised a high-profile Israeli individual associated with the security sector TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dream today released new …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Federal Court Grants Emergency Relief to The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. to Prevent Dispensary Closure in Jersey City

The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. obtains a federal court order staying the expiration of its municipal license after the City of Jersey City withdrew local support. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cannabis …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Global Fred Award Builds a Contemporary Global Honor System to Honor Today’s Changemakers with Timely Recognition

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, global exchanges are growing increasingly robust. Multilateral cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, cultural connectivity and public governance keep evolving. …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

Rainey Center: Grid Security Should Be Measured by Standards, Not Country of Origin Alone

New policy brief finds existing cybersecurity frameworks can protect the U.S. grid while preserving the equipment needed to meet rising electricity demand WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Joseph Rainey …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

FRANK IGWEALOR RELEASES AUDIOBOOK OF 'WHY CHRISTIANS CANNOT IN GOOD CONSCIENCE SUPPORT OR VOTE FOR THE...'

Frank Igwealor Releases Why Christians Cannot in Good Conscience Support or Vote for the Democratic Party in Paperback, Ebook, and Audiobook LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, attorney, and economist …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

GFM.News Examines Musk’s Free Speech Pledge as ‘Musk’ Opens in US Theaters

New investigation reviews four years of X platform governance, examining the stakes for journalists, advertisers, researchers and users IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GFM.News today published a special investigation …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

Mayor Acquanetta Warren Earns Broad Support as Campaign Focuses on Results for Fontana

Public safety, labor, and community leaders back Warren as she campaigns on safer neighborhoods, affordable housing, and continued investment in Fontana. FONTANA, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Election …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Nebraska Congressional Candidate and His Giant Dog Visit Ten Towns in One Day

Candidate Concludes Day with Debate Against Cardboard Cutout of Incumbent LEMOYNE, NE, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark Cohen, the only independent in the race for the U.S. House in Nebraska’s Third District, visited ten towns …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Frank Igwealor's New Book 'The Fallacy of Reciprocity of Generosity' Discusses Why the People We Help Turn Against Us

New book traces a five-stage pattern of ingratitude across history, business, family and scripture, and shows benefactors how to avoid mistakes and give wisely LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney, …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Endorses Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) is proud to endorse the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), led by Senate Environment and Public Works …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

'This is a Chance to Build Something New': Stand Up for Science Rallies Around America’s Compact For Higher Education

Speakers highlighted importance of knowledge development; called on university leadership to stand support of academic freedom in higher ed. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of October 7, Stand Up for …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

Why Does the Same Blood Thinner Drug Work for One Patient and Fail for Another?

Latest “Traces Thursday” story explores the blood thinner clopidogrel and the research that revealed why patients respond differently to the same drug. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, Stand Up for …

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