More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027
The private equity firm Modella is closing a significant number of TG Jones stores, resulting in the loss of dozens of post offices across the UK. This trend raises concerns about the creation of 'postal deserts' in both small towns and major cities.
Why it matters
The loss of essential services like post offices disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations and reduces the accessibility of critical infrastructure in local communities.
Up to 150 of the 450 stores acquired by the private equity firm Modella are expected to shut. Of the 110 announced closures, 70 contained, or contain, post offices. Up to 150 of the 450 stores acquired by the private equity firm Modella are expected to shut. Of the 110 announced closures, 70 contained, or contain, post offices. Retail industry More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027 Closures within chain formerly under the WH Smith brand raise fears of high streets becoming ‘postal deserts’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Towns and even city centres face being left as “postal deserts” after it emerged that more than a third of post offices within the troubled TG Jones chain are closing.
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