A well-known arts and crafts retail chain with headquarters in the UK is called Hobbycraft. Since its founding in 1995, the business has expanded substantially, and as of 2021, it now has over 100 sites. Hobbycraft has a large selection of supplies for artists, crafters, and hobbyists, and it serves clients not only in its physical locations in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland but also online, where they may shop from anywhere in the world. Bridgepoint, an investment firm, presently owns the business, with Adam Howarth OBE serving as the principal.

The Haskins Group, a nursery and garden supplier in the south of England, founded the business, giving it a long and illustrious history. Later, in April 2010, Bridgepoint bought it. Hobbycraft has improved its operations significantly over the years, installing a new shipping system and moving its operations to its distribution hub, among other things. The development and success of the company in the retail and arts and crafts industries have been significantly influenced by these changes.

Another company that has shown a strong commitment to digital growth is Hobbycraft. The business unveiled multi-channel expansion ambitions in August 2020, following a full fiscal year in which its web revenues rose by 19%. E-commerce has accelerated for the corporation this year, with an increase in internet revenues of 200%. In addition, the Best Companies Awards 2021 named Hobbycraft the third-best retail company to work for in the UK and the fourth-best big company to work for in the UK in May 2021. This acknowledgement demonstrates Hobbycraft's commitment to providing its employees with a happy and fulfilling work environment.