Hundreds of WH Smith stores to be rebranded TG Jones as part of £75million deal

WHSMITH’S name is to vanish from the high street — with hundreds of shops being reborn as TG Jones in a £75million deal.

The retailer hoisted a “for sale” on its 500 high street shops, to focus on its fast-growing airport and railway outlets.

ReutersHundreds of WH Smith stores will be renamed TG Jones as part of a £75million deal[/caption]

After limited interest from buyers, 480 stores were yesterday sold in a £76million deal with firm Modella Capital.

Modella...