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TGJONES: Seven south-west Wales stores at risk as chain announces 150 closures
Seven TGJones stores across south-west Wales are facing the chop.
Up to 150 stores nationwide are set to close under a major restructuring plan announced by the chain’s owner – with hundreds of jobs at risk.
The stores affected by the decision include some of the most familiar names on south-west Wales high streets:
- The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea
- Wind Street, Neath
- Parc Trostre Retail Park, Llanelli
- The Rhiw, Bridgend
- Guildhall Square, Carmarthen
- High Street, Tenby
- Riverside Quay, Haverfordwest
It has not yet been confirmed which individual stores will close.
But the announcement leaves staff at all seven branches facing a nervous wait.
The chain – formerly WHSmith – operates 480 high street stores nationally, with 26 of them in Wales.
Private equity owner Modella Capital said the restructuring was an “essential part” of the company’s turnaround plan.
The firm bought the WHSmith high street business in March 2025 – a £40 million deal that did not include the WHSmith brand itself.
Stores were quickly rebranded under the new TGJones name – a name with no prior public recognition.
The TGJones store inside the Quadrant Shopping Centre — formerly trading as WHSmith. The chain was rebranded by new owner Modella Capital after a £40 million deal in March 2025. Picture: Swansea Bay NewsModella Capital is now blaming that “forced” rebrand for damaging consumer awareness.
A spokesperson said the decision to close stores had not been taken lightly.
“While we continue to believe in the strength of the core business, TGJones has experienced highly challenging trading conditions over the past year, along with many other brick-and-mortar retailers,” they said.
The company also blamed rising operating costs “as a direct result of government policy” and recent “geopolitical events.”
“The restructuring plan is designed to protect the substantial core of the store estate and create a stronger, more sustainable business that can continue to serve customers for years to come,” the spokesperson added.
Modella Capital said no final decisions had yet been made about the impact on staff, and the company was aiming to preserve “as many jobs as possible.”
“We want to be clear, however, that the plan may result in the closure of some stores and the loss of some roles,” the spokesperson said.
The TGJones restructure comes hot on the heels of another high-profile Modella Capital collapse.
The private equity firm shut all 154 UK and Ireland Claire’s stores last month – putting around 1,300 staff out of work.
Modella Capital placed Claire’s into administration after what it called an “alarmingly” low Christmas trading period.
It has now committed more than £35 million for the TGJones restructuring effort.
For Swansea shoppers, the timing is grim.
The Quadrant store sits within a shopping centre already undergoing significant change. The Quadrant’s former Debenhams anchor unit was bought by Swansea Council after the chain’s collapse, stripped out, and recently sold to the centre’s new owners Centurion Group, with three major new tenants expected to be confirmed.
And Swansea’s flagship Marks & Spencer store on Oxford Street is due to close on 30 May – meaning the city centre will lose yet another major retailer in the same month TGJones announces its restructuring.
The Carmarthen store on Guildhall Square is similarly prominent in the town’s main retail area, while the Neath, Llanelli, Bridgend, Tenby and Haverfordwest branches all anchor parts of their respective high streets.
The full list of which TGJones stores will close is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
#administration #Bridgend #Carmarthen #Haverfordwest #Llanelli #ModellaCapital #Neath #retail #storeClosure #Swansea #Tenby #TGJones #WHSmith -
Did a #SlowWays walk today: NarTen One (Narberth ➡️ Tenby, Pembrokeshire).
Flooding meant a detour, but the scenery was gorgeous and the walk thoroughly enjoyable.Slow Ways is a brilliant initiative—helping walkers feel confident that routes are safe, accessible, and worth exploring.
Why not take it slow yourself and try a route?
#Walking #Pembrokeshire #NarTen #Wales #Cymru #Cerdded #Tenby #Narberth #DinbychYPysgod #Arberth.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#Christmas #ChristmasUK #Christmas2024 Yes much has changed but for the many, who rely on foodbanks and drop ins, their Christmas Day was remarkably similar. I happened to be in #Tenby and our group passed by The Old Chapel community hall. I'm a former street pastor so an interested party. The hall was packed I asked for how many, "sitting 80, but we do home visits as well'. 2024 in an affluent area of the UK , shamefully "the poor will always be with us".
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Fantastic circular walk as part of the Gower Walking Festival around Whiteford Sands, including Whiteford Lighthouse - the only cast-iron lighthouse in Britain. Stunning weather and views across Pembrey, Cefn Sidan and Tenby. Looking forward to signing up for next year! #Gower #WhitefordSands #Pembrey #CefnSidan #Wales #Cymru #Tenby #WalkingFestival #BigSkies
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Traeth y Gogledd, Dinbych y Pysgod.
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Prynhawn da pawb, gobeithio ydych chi ddim yn teimlo'n rhy oer heddiw?!
Good morning everybody, Hopefully you're not all feeling too cold today?!
Anybody up for a #FollowBack today? Always looking to connect with fellow #Wokerati from Mastodon.
#FollowFriday
#Wales
#Cymru
#Welsh
#Cymraeg
#DysguCymraeg
#Tech
#Dev
#Lefty
#Woke
#Politics
#Football
#SwanseaCity
#KilgettyAFC
#Kilgetty
#Saundersfoot
#Tenby
#Narberth
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Bore da pawb, mae hi'n rew bloody bore ma!
Good morning everybody, it’s bloody freezing this morning!
Anybody up for a #FollowBack today? Always looking to connect with fellow #Wokerati from Mastodon.
#FollowFriday
#Wales
#Cymru
#Welsh
#Cymraeg
#DysguCymraeg
#Tech
#Dev
#Football
#SwanseaCity
#KilgettyAFC
#Kilgetty
#Saundersfoot
#Tenby
#Narberth
#Pembrokeshire