Woolworths, Wilko and now WH Smith – why Britain’s high-street stalwarts didn’t deserve to survive

With the news that another veteran retailer is officially shutting its doors, Helen Coffey asks whether any of the UK’s heritage chains can cling on amid the digital shopping storm

Mar 28, 2025 - 13:50
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Woolworths, Wilko and now WH Smith – why Britain’s high-street stalwarts didn’t deserve to survive

With the news that another veteran retailer is officially shutting its doors, Helen Coffey asks whether any of the UK’s heritage chains can cling on amid the digital shopping storm