TG Jones closes Marlborough store and security monitors vacant shop

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 14:29 · Archive

TG Jones has closed its Marlborough High Street store, leaving the shop vacant and monitored by security.

TG Jones has permanently closed its Marlborough High Street store, which operated until Saturday, October 17. The vacant shop space is now being monitored by security, and as of Wednesday, October 21, the building had been emptied of stock, though signage remained on the exterior.

A Barclays ATM that operated within the branch was not functional as of the date observed. TG Jones, the company operating the store, is owned by Modella. The company took over the WHSmith franchise in June 2025; WHSmith's headquarters is based in Swindon.

In a statement, a TG Jones spokesperson said: 'As we work to secure the long-term future of TG Jones, we have confirmed that our Marlborough store will close. We know this will be disappointing news for our colleagues, customers, and the local community.' The company said its focus was 'on supporting those affected and continuing to serve customers throughout the closure period'.

The spokesperson added: 'We would like to thank all of our colleagues in Marlborough for their commitment and the contribution they have made to TG Jones.' The company characterised the decision as necessary but did not provide further detail on the reasons for the closure or the future of the property.

How it is being reported

• Security on site as national high street retailer shuts down shopSecurity is monitoring a Marlborough High Street shop that has been left vacant following the departure of a major chain.Swindon Advertiser · 21 Oct, 14:01
• Security on site as national high street retailer shuts down shopSecurity is monitoring a Marlborough High Street shop that has been left vacant following the departure of a major chain.Wiltshire Times · 21 Oct, 14:01
• Security on site as national high street retailer shuts down shopSecurity is monitoring a Marlborough High Street shop that has been left vacant following the departure of a major chain.Gazette & Herald · 21 Oct, 14:01

In this story: TG Jones · Modella · Marlborough High Street · Barclays · WHSmith · Swindon

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