# TG Jones Announces Closure of 22 Stores in October Amid Nationwide Shutdown

> British stationery retailer TG Jones has shut 22 of its UK outlets in October as part of a plan to close 150 branches, following earlier closures in September.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/tg-jones-announces-closure-of-22-stores-in-october-amid-nationwide-shutdown
- Published: 2026-10-31T06:00:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Technology
- Topics: Trends, Store closings, Weekend Content, WHSmith
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## Key points

- TG Jones closed 22 UK stores in October 2024.
- The retailer plans to shut 150 branches after a July restructure approval.
- September saw closures of at least 19 TG Jones locations.
- The Droitwich store, opened in 1929, closed on October 31.
- Post offices inside many TG Jones shops were forced to close.

## Why it matters

The closures affect customers who rely on TG Jones stores for stationery and postal services, as well as employees facing job losses across the UK.

## Article

British stationery chain TG Jones, formerly WHSmith, has closed 22 of its UK stores in October as part of a restructuring that will see 150 branches shut.

The retailer launched "everything must go" sales before the closures in an effort to clear remaining inventory.

With more than 400 outlets across the country, TG Jones announced on July 1 that owners received approval for a company-wide restructure, targeting the removal of 150 stores to avoid administration.

October's closures include Bishop's Stortford (Oct 3), Bury St Edmunds (Oct 3), Inverness (Oct 6), Malvern (Oct 6), Truro (Oct 6), Maldon (Oct 9), Melton Mowbray (Oct 10), Bradford (Oct 11), Wickford (Oct 12), Leek (Oct 12), Bridgnorth (Oct 13), Hythe High Street, Kent (Oct 13), Pinner (Oct 14), Coney Street, York (Oct 14), Rickmansworth (Oct 17), Marlborough (Oct 17), West Wickham (Oct 19), Stratford High Street (Oct 20), Ormskirk (Oct 21), Orpington (Oct 28) and Droitwich (Oct 31).

- Bishop's Stortford - October 3
- Bury St Edmunds - October 3
- Inverness - October 6
- Malvern - October 6
- Truro - October 6
- Maldon - October 9
- Melton Mowbray - October 10
- Bradford - October 11
- Wickford - October 12
- Leek - October 12
- Bridgnorth - October 13
- Hythe High Street, Kent - October 13
- Pinner - October 14
- Coney Street, York - October 14
- Rickmansworth - October 17
- Marlborough - October 17
- West Wickham - October 19
- Stratford High Street - October 20
- Ormskirk - October 21
- Orpington - October 28
- Droitwich - October 31

The TG Jones store in Billericay is also slated to close, though a specific date has not been disclosed.

The Droitwich outlet at 17 Victoria Square, opened in 1929, is notable for nearing a century of operation before shutting.

Earlier, in September, the chain ceased operations in at least 19 branches, often causing associated post offices to close as well.

Rent reductions are being applied to other locations as part of the broader restructuring effort.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many TG Jones stores are closing in total?

TG Jones aims to close 150 UK stores as part of a restructuring plan approved in July.

### When did the October TG Jones closures occur?

The 22 stores listed were closed between October 3 and October 31, 2024.


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