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flag WHSmith plans to close 20 UK stores, with Modella Capital buying nearly 500 for £76 million.

flag WHSmith, a British retailer, plans to close 20 UK stores this year, with 10 closing soon. flag Modella Capital, which owns Hobbycraft, bought nearly 500 WHSmith stores for £76 million. flag WHSmith will keep its profitable travel shops in airports and train stations, while the closing stores will be rebranded as TGJones. flag Revenue for travel shops is up 15%, compared to a 3% drop in high street sales.

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