Modella Capital is a specialist retail and consumer investment boutique. We have many decades of experience working in the retail sector, as entrepreneurs, owners, operators and investors

We bring many decades of retail experience, ideas and innovative solutions. We speak the retail language and relate to the challenges retailers face. Lucy is responsible for the smooth …

6 days ago · In a deal worth £76 million, WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Modella Capital, the owner of Hobbycraft, and change its name to TGJones. WH Smith's travel …

6 days ago · WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital in a deal valuing it at £76 million, and will eventually rebrand as TGJones.

Aug 27, 2024 · Hobbycraft, one of the UK's leading arts and crafts retailers, has been acquired by specialist investor Modella Capital. The Bournemouth-based retailer was purchased from …

We directly invest our own capital where we see turnaround or growth potential. Our approach focusses on allowing management teams to lead the way, with our advice and direction …

Mar 26, 2025 · Lakeland becomes latest bid target for deal-hungry retail investor Modella The owner of Hobbycraft and The Original Factory Shop is one of a small number of suitors circling …

6 days ago · The WH Smith brand will disappear from British high streets after more than two centuries, with the stores transferring to a new owner that hopes to revive the long-struggling …

6 days ago · WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high street business to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital for £76m as it pivots to focus solely on its fast-growing travel retail division. The deal, …

6 days ago · WH Smith has agreed to sell its high street business to Modella Capital, the owner of Hobbycraft, as it looks to focus on global travel retail. The business currently employs 5,000 …