TG Jones store in Muswell Hill Broadway closes after one year
The book and stationery shop, formerly WH Smith, will shut its doors permanently following a wider company restructuring.
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The TG Jones store on Muswell Hill Broadway has begun a closing down sale, marking the end of its operation less than a year after rebranding from WH Smith. The shop, which has been a fixture on the high street for over five decades, is among 150 branches set to close nationwide.
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TG Jones was established in June 2025 when WH Smith sold its high street and online operations. Modella Capital acquired the historic stationery and bookshop chain, undertaking a rebranding of its stores. However, in May of this year, the owner announced a significant restructuring plan that included the closure of 150 of its 450 outlets.
The Muswell Hill branch, located on Broadway, offers a range of products including books, stationery, newspapers, magazines, cards, entertainment items, and confectionery. Signs indicating a "Everything Must Go" and "Store Closing Down" sale have been observed at the premises, as reported by the Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Association Facebook page.
Residents have expressed sadness at the closure. Comments shared on social media highlighted the store's long history as a "household staple" and a preferred location for purchasing diaries. There is also local speculation about what type of business might occupy the space next, with many hoping to avoid vape shops or barbers.
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+Why is the TG Jones store in Muswell Hill closing?
The TG Jones store in Muswell Hill Broadway is closing as part of a wider company restructuring by its owner, Modella Capital. The company announced in May that 150 of its 450 stores would be shut nationwide.
+How long has the store been in Muswell Hill?
The premises on Muswell Hill Broadway has been a fixture on the high street for over 50 years. It operated as a WH Smith before being rebranded as TG Jones in June 2025.
+What does TG Jones sell?
The TG Jones store in Muswell Hill Broadway sells a variety of items including books, stationery, newspapers, magazines, cards, entertainment products, and confectionery. A closing down sale is currently underway.
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