Nochmehr #Asbest in Kinderspielzeug 😱
Diesmal u.a. in Spielsand und Bastelbedarf, der von #Hobbycraft vertrieben wird:

https://www.produktwarnung.eu/2026/02/18/rueckruf-asbest-hobbycraft-ruft-spielsand-artikel-zurueck/37184

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html

#Spielzeug #Sicherheit

WHSmith sells high street stores – which will be renamed TGJones

Modella Capital will take over WHSmith’s 480 high street stores and 5,000 staff.

As the deal does not include the WHSmith’s name, stores will be renamed TGJones, but will keep existing Toys-r-us and Post Office concessions.

Modella said it would be “business as usual” while it worked on changes to the chain including adding new ranges. 

Private investment group, Modella Capital also own high street stores, The Original Factory Shop and Hobbycraft. It has also previously put money into chains including Paperchase and Tie Rack.

The WHSmith brand will continue in its travel locations in airports and train stations as well as in hospitals. WHSmith’s say its travel locations make up the bulk of its sales and profits.

WHSmith will also continue to own its personalised greetings card business, funkypidgeon.com.

Carl Cowling, WHSmith’s Chief Executive, said:  “As we continue to deliver on our strategic ambition to become the leading global travel retailer, this is a pivotal moment for WHSmith as we become a business exclusively focused on Travel.

“We have a highly successful Travel business, operating in fast growing markets in 32 countries and we are constantly innovating to deliver strong returns and meet our customers’ and partners’ needs. Our Travel business currently accounts for around 75% of the Group’s revenue and 85% of its trading profit.

“As our Travel business has grown, our UK High Street business has become a much smaller part of the WHSmith Group. High Street is a good business; it is profitable and cash generative with an experienced and high-performing management team. However, given our rapid international growth, now is the right time for a new owner to take the High Street business forward and for the WHSmith leadership team to focus exclusively on our Travel business. I wish the High Street team every success.”

#Business #Hobbycraft #ModellaCapital #OriginalFactoryShop #retail #TGJones #WHSmith

I made another one... 🪩

#corsirosenthalbox #djcrbox #hobbycraft #cleantheair

Mini Hobbycraft haul arrived nice and quickly! The supposed "yellow" aida is more of a brown, but at least it was half price. I'll still find a use for it.

Unreasonably excited to have a decent stock of elastic again. So many elastic waistband dresses in my near future!

#Crafts #Haul #CrossStitch #Sewing #AirDryClay #Hobbycraft

Haven't been on here much this week, but this morning's visit was timed perfectly to read that Hobbycraft have a decent sale on.

Lots of new aida fabric, some air dry clay and some random replacement elastic coming my way!

Thanks for the heads up, @JustFi :D

#CrossStitch #Crafts #Hobbycraft