TGJones
Proposed logo filed on the IPO website in March 2025 | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Predecessor | WHSmith (high street business) |
| Founded | 2025 |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Sean Toal (CEO) |
| Products | Books, periodicals, stationery |
| Owner | Modella Capital |
TGJones is the planned name for the high street retail business of WHSmith, following the completion of its divestment and sale to Modella Capital, which also owns Hobbycraft and The Original Factory Shop. The sale value of the shops was £76 million. WHSmith expect the sale to be completed at the end of June 2025.
The name 'TGJones' is not derived from any individual, but was chosen to "[reflect] these stores being at the heart of everyone's high street". In terms of branding, TGJones is expected to be similar to WHSmith, with a similar text mark and blue-and-white colour scheme.