TG Jones to close Wickford store after almost 30 years

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 15:25 · Archive

TG Jones will close its Wickford High Street store on 12 October after almost 30 years of trading.

TG Jones will close its store at 45-47 High Street in Wickford on Monday, 12 October, ending almost 30 years of trading at that location. The closure is part of a wider restructuring programme affecting branches across the UK, with stores already shut in Basildon, Southend and Maldon, and Billericay due to follow.

The company said the closures were driven by falling sales, rising operating costs and changing consumer habits. It also cited the rebrand from WH Smith to TG Jones as damaging sales. A spokesman said the company's priority was supporting affected colleagues while continuing to serve customers until closure.

The Wickford store is holding a closing-down sale, with reductions of 70 per cent on cards, 60 per cent on books and 50 per cent on stationery. Wickford Together, the town's business improvement district, urged the community to visit the store during its final week to support the team.

How it is being reported

• Major retailer to close Essex high street store next week after almost 30 yearsTG Jones will close its Wickford High Street store on October 12 after almost 30 years, with a closing-down sale amid a wider shop closures plan.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 14:49
• Major retailer to close Essex high street store next week after almost 30 yearsTG Jones will close its Wickford High Street store on October 12 after almost 30 years, with a closing-down sale amid a wider shop closures plan.Brentwood Guardian · 9 Oct, 14:49
• Major retailer to close Essex high street store next week after almost 30 yearsTG Jones will close its Wickford High Street store on October 12 after almost 30 years, with a closing-down sale amid a wider shop closures plan.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 14:49

In this story: TG Jones · Wickford · Basildon · Southend · Maldon · Billericay · WH Smith · Wickford Together

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