The Trump administration's response to protests over immigration raids in LA have led to a war of words between the president and California's governor.
Read More »
Trump, Newsom trade insults and threats over LA unrest
Ex-NFL QB wants Dolphins to trade for rookie Browns passer
The Miami Dolphins have unexpectedly entered the NFL rumor mill thanks to a bold idea floated by former Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert. In a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Benkert suggested the Dolphins should consider trading for Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. He cited the team’s strong interest in […]
The post Ex-NFL QB wants Dolphins to trade for rookie Browns passer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Florida nabs 6-foot-6 ‘Rhino’ over Bill Belichick, North Carolina
Florida football created room for a “rhino” to come to the swamp. The Gators even poached this 6-foot-6 specimen over Bill Belichick and North Carolina. The Southeastern Conference school landed a new verbal commitment from tight end Kekua “Rhino” Aumua. The Kahuku, Hawaii native confirmed his decision with Hayes Fawcett of On3 on Monday evening. […]
The post Florida nabs 6-foot-6 ‘Rhino’ over Bill Belichick, North Carolina appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Panthers’ Brad Marchand makes Stanley Cup Final history with Game 3 goal
Brad Marchand is the gift that keeps on giving to the Florida Panthers in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. The 37-year-old Marchand ended Game 2 by finding the back of the net in overtime for a 5-4 Florida victory, and he picked up where he left off on Monday night, […]
The post Panthers’ Brad Marchand makes Stanley Cup Final history with Game 3 goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brent Venables continues momentum with Oklahoma 4-star OL commit
Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables has had a roller coaster of a start in three seasons with Oklahoma. He has two 6-7 seasons and a 10-3 season sandwiched in the middle, proving he’s shown his potential as a coach, but an ability to sustain that momentum has been far more difficult. This upcoming season […]
The post Brent Venables continues momentum with Oklahoma 4-star OL commit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nick Chubb breaks silence after signing with Texans
Nick Chubb begins a new chapter of his NFL career, leaving the Cleveland Browns to join the Houston Texans. The running back inked his deal with the Texans on June 9, moving on from the Browns after seven seasons. The contract will last for one year as he will earn $2.28 million throughout the 2025 […]
The post Nick Chubb breaks silence after signing with Texans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nine Hobbycraft stores to shut in DAYS as part of huge restructuring – and they’ve launched closing down sales
HOBBYCRAFT will shut nine stores in days with huge closing down sales launched.
Sites across Bristol, Dunstable, Borehamwood and Basildon are all set to close on June 21, The Sun can reveal.
A further two sites in Essex and one in Gloucestershire are also set to close, with a site in Kent closing earlier this year.
The impacted stores are part of at least nine Hobbycraft stores that have been earmarked for closure this year.
News of the closures has come as a blow to locals in the area, with Bristol residents describing it as a “shame”.
While another said the store would be missed and they needed to find another “rainy day activity”.
A Kent local said: “Oh noooooo it’s the only one I go to regularly as the rest are too far away!”.
Another resident said they would “need therapy” following news of the closure.
Closing down sales have also been launched across the stores, with up to 70% off on some items.
It comes as new owner Modella Capital is launching an overhaul after buying Hobbycraft in August last year.
Modella also agreed to purchase WHSmith’s high street business earlier this year.
The move is set to impact between 72 and 126 jobs.
It is said the shake-up will help secure the future of 99 stores and around 1,800 jobs across the arts and crafts business.
You can check out the full list of stores earmarked for closure below.
- Canterbury, Kent – closed
- Basildon, Essex – June 21
- Borehamwood, Hertfordshire – June 21
- Bristol, Imperial Retail Park – June 21
- Dunstable, Bedfordshire – June 21
- Epping Forest, Essex – June 21
- Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex – June 21
- Cirencester, Gloucestershire -June 21
- Bagshot, Surrey – June 21
OTHER STORE CLOSURES
Hobbycraft is not the only retailer facing hard times.
Up to 11 Original Factory Shops stores are to set to close this month, including sites across Worcestershire, Durham and Cumbria.
Meanwhile, another five stores across Nairn, Market Drayton, Troon, Blairgowrie and Castle Douglas have been put up for sale.
It comes as part of a major restructuring carried out by new owner Modella Capital with a number of loss-making stores having to close as result.
You can see the full list of store closures here:
- Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire – June 26
- Perth – June 28
- Chester Le Street, County Durham – June 28
- Arbroath, Angus – June 28
- Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire – June 28
- Pershore, Worcestershire – June 28
- Normanton, West Yorkshire – June 28
- Peterhead, Aberdeenshire – June 28
- Shaftesbury, Dorset – June 28
- Staveley, Cumbria – July 12
- Middlewich – TBC
The following stores are also up for sale:
- Nairn
- Market Drayton
- Troon
- Blairgowrie
- Castle Douglas
It comes after pivate equity firm Modella bought The Original Factory Shop back in February and has since launched a restructuring effort to renegotiate rents at 88 TOFS stores.
At the end of April, Modella drew up plans to initiate a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) for TOFS.
Companies often use CVAs to prevent insolvency, which could otherwise result in store closures or the collapse of the entire business.
They allow firms to explore different strategies such as negotiating reduced rent rates with landlords.
RETAIL PAIN IN 2025
The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion.
Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April.
A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024.
Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure.
The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year.
It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year.
Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: “The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025.”
Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector.
“By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer’s household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020.”
Ginny & Georgia’s Scott Porter Had Concerns About Paul’s Controversial Scene
Ginny & Georgia fans were not thrilled to see the scene where Paul hits a wall above Georgia’s head in season 3 — and Scott Porter had similar concerns. “As a person and fan invested in the show, I was very resistant to hitting the wall. I was very like, ‘I can’t do this. Paul […]
Read More »
15 Loose, Parisian-Style Pieces That Make Me Look Like I Shop at Expensive Boutiques
In case you missed it, French style is the trend of the spring and summer. The ladies in France have fashion dialed in, rocking billowy blouses, breathable trousers, coastal-inspired dresses and even lounge sets that give celebrity energy. French-style outfits guarantee a polished look; with the right pieces, you can channel your inner European and […]
Read More »
Ці речі говорять про те, що чоловік в думках з вами вже розлучився
Той самий момент, коли чоловік психологічно готовий до розлучення… Багато чоловіків до певного моменту сімейного життя переживають стан, який психологи називають “емоційним розлученням”. Цей момент характеризується максимальним почуттям незадоволення своїм партнером і шлюбом в цілому. Переживати емоційне розлучення можуть і чоловіки, і жінки. Саме існування цього явища не дивне. Кожен справляється з емоційними переживаннями […]