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Winchester WH Smith among those facing closure
WH Smith’s Winchester branch could be set to close as the retailer confirms it is in talks over a potential sale of its 500 high street stores.
The firm revealed it is “exploring potential strategic options for this profitable and cash-generative part of the group, including a possible sale”.
Having opened about 100 years ago, the Winchester store has been a mainstay on the high street and residents were not pleased to hear the news.
One man said he was sad to hear of the potential closure while another resident said it was “a great shame”.
The Winchester branch includes the city’s main post office and one man claimed the closure would have “a terrible affect” on older people.
The Winchester store’s area manager was approached for a comment.
WH Smith said there was “no certainty that any agreement will be reached” and confirmed it would provide updates when appropriate.