Let’s face it: we love a sale. But we really love a craft sale. It feels like a treasure hunt where the treasure is glitter and yarn.
There’s a psychological thrill here. When you buy a half-price watercolour set, you’re not just buying paint. You’re buying potential. You’re buying the promise of a lazy Sunday.
And let’s not forget the FOMO. The Fear Of Missing Out on a discounted loom kit is real. It’s a primal feeling, like a squirrel spotting a nut stash.
What’s Actually Happening?
Hobbycraft has closed about 10 stores so far. They’re mostly smaller locations. The company says it’s about “optimising the estate.” Fancy talk for “we need fewer stores.”
The good news? They’re opening new shops in better spots. Think bigger, brighter, and with more room for giant rolls of wrapping paper. The craft empire is just shifting gears.
For now, though, the closure sales are a wild west of craft supplies. You can find Easter decorations in October. You can buy a knitting needle set for the price of a coffee. Live your best life.
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