Full list of Hobbycraft stores to shut as major retail chain undergoes huge restructuring – with 16 more at risk

A MAJOR UK retailer is set to close several of its stores around the country with a number of layoffs expected.

Hobbycraft is preparing to close at least nine of its stores around the UK, with 16 more at risk as well as around 100 jobs.

PAModella Capital bought Hobbycraft, which was founded in 1995, last summer[/caption]

The arts and crafts chain, owned by Modella Capital that took over WH Smith, is reported to be drawing up plans to close nearly a quarter of Hobbycraft operated stores by mid-July.