The manager of Douglas’ WH Smith store has confirmed what the future holds for the business.
It has been announced that WH Smith will disappear from the high street after a £76m takeover by Modella Capital.
Like in the UK, the stores will stay open, rebranding as TG Jones over a period of 12 months.
Simon Nettle who is the manager at the Strand Street store, told Douglas City Centre Management that the island is included in that rebrand.
He added: “WHSmith will continue to operate as a travel retailer in the Isle of Man, UK and further afield meaning that the store at the Sea Terminal and airport will not be affected.
“I would like to stress that this is certainly a huge moment in the long history of the company and represents the biggest change I can recall in my 44 years with WHSmith.
“However, it is very much business as usual for myself and my colleagues at Strand Street and we look forward to seeing what the future holds under our new owners.”
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