Foyles to close Westfield branch

Foyles is to close its Westfield White City bookshop in 10 days’ time.  The company has taken the decision to surrender its  lease early to Westfield in London's White City (W12) to allow for the redesign and upgrade of the  southwest part of the shopping centre and will close on Sunday 25th January. The bookshop was opened over six years ago and stocked 25,000 titles from the 5,500 sq ft space.  The company said it would “consider” returning to the shopping centre after the work has been completed. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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