Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
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"The business is highly distressed and running on fumes at the moment."
— Tom Smith KC , Executive
"This decision allows us to move ahead with our turnaround strategy."
— Alex Willson , Executive
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The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
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