WH Smith is reported to be ‘considering a bid’ for the assets of Hughes & Hughes, according to The Sunday Business Post.
The paper reports that the British retailer is particularly interested in the Dublin and Cork airport stores, which the DAA confirmed were still open this weekend.
WH Smith has already sought the tender for stores in the new terminal building at Dublin Airport, The Sunday Business Post reports. The company currently operates the bookshop concession in Shannon Airport
Irish book retailer Eason is also reported as a potential bidder for some of Hughes and Hughes stores including the airport branches, according to the report.
Hughes & Hughes, which had 13 retail outlets and traded online, went into receivership on Friday with the loss of 225 jobs.
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