Bolton town centre has been dealt another blow as ANOTHER big name on the high street is set to close. WH Smith has posted closing down notices in its windows and its future in the town centre hangs in the balance. A member of staff said the closure was due to the demolition of Crompton Place Shopping Centre.
They said: “Everything is pointing to us not reopening elsewhere, but I don’t know for sure – I live in hope, I live in hope.” They told The Bolton News that the closure date was either February 14 or 15..
They said: “We’ve had two different dates but we reckon it will be the 15th.” A 30 per cent off sale is now on the store on Victoria Square. READ MORE: Demolition of Crompton Place Shopping Centre expected in summer Bolton Council still seeking development partner for M&S Primark to move to Market Place Bolton this winter WH Smith will be the latest big name to close a store in Bolton, with Marks and Spencer shutting its store in April of last year and Clinton’s Cards also leaving the town centre in 2023.
Cllr Nick Peel, leader of Bolton Council , said that the council is working with WH Smith to try and find a new premises. He said: “We would obviously like them to remain in Bolton town centre and we will keep on working with them to see if we can accommodate their needs. (Image: Newsquest) “Like a lot of retail stores, the current premises are probably too big for their needs.
“We want the new Crompton Place to have a mixed use – residential ,.