Hobbycraft is set to shut at least nine UK stores by mid-July, risking up to 126 jobs in a major shake-up. The arts and crafts giant is slashing costs under new owner Modella Capital, which took over the chain in August 2024.

Nine Hobbycraft Stores Confirmed to Close

Confirmed closures span the country, hitting communities from Surrey to Essex. Here’s the full list:

  • Bagshot, 123
  • Imperial Retail Park, Bristol
  • 123, Bedfordshire
  • 123.

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