Hobbycraft to axe stores and jobs in radical restructuring

Council Leader vows to 'fight' for Hobbycraft after closure announcement

He has since shared that the council "cannot make any promises"

Store closures update: Hobbycraft to shut down multiple stores this year

Hobbycraft is the latest high street staple that is set to close multiple stores as businesses continue to struggle navigating the post-Covid economy.Earlier this week, the arts and crafts chain confirmed that nine of its locations are earmarked for closure in a move that will see around 100 jobs cut.The retailer is owned by Modella Group, the parent company that took over WH Smith, which is also experiencing drastic changes to its business It i…

Staffordshire job losses as Hobbycraft announces nine store closures

They will stop trading by mid-July

Hobbycraft Faces Store Closures, 250 Jobs on the Line

Hobbycraft, the UK's cherished arts and crafts retailer, is grappling with a harsh reality: a sweeping restructuring that could see nearly a quarter of its stores close, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Acquired by private equity firm Modella Capital in August 2024, the chain is navigating a challenging retail landscape with a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to cut costs and secure its future. From bustling high streets to local shopping ce…

Full list of 11 WHSmith and 9 Hobbycraft shops closing in blow to high streets

Both brands are undergoing huge restructures which involve shutting branches.

List of Hobbycraft stores set to close as chain announces up to 126 job losses