The New York Times16d
Why California’s Wettest Storms Can Be Its Trickiest
Atmospheric rivers like the ones hitting the state this week sometimes wobble, and these slight movements can be challenging to predict. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a San Francisco-based reporter on ...
The Independent23d
WH Smith: Why now is an ‘odd time’ to sell and what the future holds for its high street stores
The retailer, which operates nearly 500 high street shops, has confirmed it is exploring a possible sale of this part of its business. “WH Smith confirms that it is exploring potential strategic ...
krcgtv.com23d
Firefighters quickly tackle house fire in California, Mo.
The California Fire Department (CFD) was dispatched to a residential fire near the 700 block of East Howard Street around 2:10 p.m. Upon arrival ... Jamestown Rural Fire Protection District, Mid-Mo ...
Daily Mail23d
High Street giants preparing to leave London's famous Oxford Street because shopper numbers are falling
Some of the biggest fashion brands are preparing to leave London's famous Oxford Street as the number of high street shoppers continues to dwindle. The owners of Park House, home to the likes of ...
Retail Gazette24d
WHSmith’s high street exit: Avoidable, or a long time coming?
WHSmith confirmed this week that it has hoisted a ‘For Sale’ sign over its entire high street business, more than 230 years after it opened its first store. The retailer known for its ...
SFGate24d
Ticket prices leaked for high-speed rail between California, Vegas
High-speed rail proponents who look forward to the bullet train connecting Southern California to Las Vegas may get sticker shock from the initial ticket prices. In recent filings that seek to ...
London Evening Standard24d
Big retail brands look to leave Oxford Street stores as shopping district enters 'new era'
Famous high street brands are looking to leave their Oxford Street location because they are not attracting enough shoppers. The owners of Park House, which is home to Pandora, Swarovski ...
This is Money24d
WH Smith seeks to allay fears over in store Post Offices as it sells off its High Street estate
WH Smith tried to quash fears that hundreds of the Post Office branches in its stores will close as it sells its High Street estate. The retailer, which opened more than 230 years ago, has a ...
The Daily Telegraph24d
HMV owner plots bid for WH Smith’s high street shops
The billionaire owner of HMV is considering a bid for WH Smith’s high street business as the retailer focuses on travel. Doug Putman is said to be eyeing a potential swoop for the shops ...
Yahoo Finance24d
Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal
Thousands of WH Smith (SMWH.L) workers face uncertainty as private equity suitors eye a deal to take control of the retailer’s high street shops. It comes after the historic UK business confirmed over ...
Newsweek24d
California High-Speed Rail Won't Be Ready in Time for Olympics
Get in touch with Chloe Mayer by emailing [email protected] A multi-billion-dollar project heralded as "America's first true high-speed passenger ... heading to California for the Olympics ...
Sky24d
Hobbycraft-owner Modella circles WH Smith high street chain
The owner of Hobbycraft is among a pack of suitors circling WH Smith, the 233-year-old high street chain which has been put up for sale. Sky News has learnt that Modella Capital, whose executives ...