Major Brand to Close After Decades of Trading in City Centre
WHSmith in Newport will shut down in April, ending a long-standing presence in the city
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Newport: The WHSmith store in Newport city centre is set to close its doors after many years of service. It’s a bummer for the locals who have relied on it for books and stationery.
You might have seen those big yellow clearance signs in the windows, right? They’re offering 30% off, which is a clear sign that things are winding down.
The official word is that the store will close in April. The company says it just isn’t sustainable to keep the shop running anymore.
A spokesperson for WHSmith expressed disappointment about leaving Newport. They really appreciated the support from customers over the years.
They also mentioned that they’ll do their best to help the staff transition to other nearby stores. It’s tough to see a long-standing shop go, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.