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WH Smith could disappear from UK high streets within weeks

The iconic British chain will see all its high street stores renamed

The Independent UK

WH Smith to complete sale of high street chain within weeks

The sale to Modella Capital will mean the WH Smith name disappears from British high streets and is replaced by brand TGJones.

Evening Standard

Complete List Of Hobbycraft Stores Closing: 250 Employees In Danger Of Losing Their Jobs

Up to 27 Hobbycraft stores may close, threatening 250 jobs as the retailer battles retail challenges. Can this crafting icon survive?

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Hobbycraft to shut nine stores and axe up to 126 jobs

Private equity firm owner Modella Capital is launching the overhaul after buying the arts and crafts retailer in August last year.

Evening Standard

Major highstreet chain set to close multiple stores with more than 100 jobs axed

THE owner of the popular arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is reportedly drawing up plans to close multiple stores across the UK ...

The National (Scotland)

WH Smith growth plans in focus after sale of high street stores

Last month, WH Smith announced that Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital will buy its high street arm for around £76 million.

The Independent UK

‘Christmas without the stress’: British shoppers embrace Eastermas

Trees, decorations and gifts such as sheep jumpers and bunny-shaped trinkets are a distraction from the gloom

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WH Smith growth plans in focus after sale of high street stores

Last month, WH Smith announced that Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital will buy its high street arm for around £76 million.

Evening Standard

Retailer WH Smith to be wiped off UK high streets soon following sale

This move comes as a fresh blow to the UK high street, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic, witnessing a number of big name closures such as Debenhams.

Euronews

What is TG Jones and why is WH Smith changing its name?

WH Smith’s name will remain the same at airport and train station branches

Evening Standard

WH Smith changes name – and shoppers think it’s terrible

Brits have hit out at the ‘entirely made up’ new moniker

The Independent UK

WH Smith name to disappear from high street in agreed £76m sale to Modella

Under terms of deal with Hobbycraft owner, 233-year-old brand will become TGJones

The Guardian - UK

WH Smith to disappear from the high street as all shops sold in £76m deal

WH Smith will eventually be replaced by the the TG Jones brand

The Independent UK

WH Smith agrees to sell UK high street shops and is set for rebrand

The sale does not include the retailer’s travel locations, such as shops in airports and train stations, nor the WH Smith brand.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Knitting is cool again. Here’s everything you need to get started – and what you don’t

From needles and yarn to pattern resources, here’s the essential kit to get you hooked on this affordable hobby (some of it is even free)

The Guardian - UK

Just two buyers left in race to buy WH Smith high street division – report

Alteri and Modella Capital are the only two parties remaining in talks, according to Sky News

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Evening Standard

Wellies, sequins and beer – what we bought in 2024

Wellies, sequins and beer dominated the consumer year of washout weather, touring pop megastars and national sporting celebrations.

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Ideal Home

These 5 things always make Christmas wrapping easier and quicker – I won't wrap without them!

These time-saving non-negotiables will make wrapping Christmas presents one of your favourite festive tasks

Evening Standard

Best paint by numbers sets to unlock your creativity

Creating masterpieces is as easy as one, two, three

Ideal Home

Turn leftover eggshells into a stunning floral Easter centrepiece with this clever budget hack

This DIY Instagrammer just inspired us how to turn leftover eggshells into a stunning flower centrepiece for Easter

Ideal Home

How to create a cottagecore room on a budget – 9 inexpensive ways to get the look

Adopt the charming aesthetic without the expense

The Guardian - UK

Hobbycraft refused to sell paint to black man as ‘he may use it for graffiti’

Louis Gray says he was racially profiled after trying to buy spray paint to make over his son’s bicycle helmet

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DIY Christmas tree ideas that look as good as the real thing - it's time to think outside the festive box

Whether it’s due to time, budget, space – or because you want a second tree moment – there are plenty of DIY Christmas tree ideas that you can try

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The best Christmas tree alternatives for small spaces that will work in the tiniest of rooms

Make like a tree, and leave the pine needle trails outside with our top 10 Christmas tree alternatives that won’t overcrowd this Christmas

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