Historic retailer to close its doors for good in weeks after 95 years

W H Smith Sale Signals Shift in Book Retailing: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Occasionally, I come across a story that may have limited reach but strikes a very personal chord. I hope that, like the best chefs, if I season my reporting sparingly enough with them, I get to indulge without too much offense. This is one of those stories. One of the UK’s most famous and longstanding retailers, W H Smith, has been sold. The simple blue-and-white signs bearing its name will no longer frequent the high street. The post W H Smith…

Historic retailer to close its doors for good in weeks after 95 years

A HISTORIC family business is preparing to shut its doors for good after nearly a century of trading. The menswear retailer, A.R. White & Son in Bilston, England, has announced it will close after 95 years. Facebook/ A.R White &SonA.R. White & Son in Bilston, England, has announced it will close after 95 years[/caption] Facebook/ A.R White &SonThe shop has been a staple in Bilston for generations, known for its quality suits[/caption] Facebook/ …