Major UK retail chain axes 126 jobs and shuts 9 stores as takeover talks continue
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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Major UK retail chain axes 126 jobs and shuts 9 stores as takeover talks continue
Hobbycraft is being prepared for a takeover after a mystery buyer came forward, with the arts and crafts chain having axed 126 staff and closed 9 stores
