whs turnaround strategy started in 2017 , things look encouraging i reckon. the 700 odd staff who lost there jobs was part of the strategy of cost cutting to meet the stated aims they said in 2017 of demand driven outcomes in response to data outcomes and making the business more simple.
if they cut the number of stores over time lease reduction expenses will add significantly to the profitability of the company going forward and likely higher div's ... so time will tell on this one
I was in there the other day it was quite busy , heard some people talking sounded like they were saying these whs clothes are so cool , i used to shop at hlg but now whs clothes are way better and cooler. had to chunkle to myself that wow whs is way cooler now used to be the other way round lol.