Anticipation is soaring for h+h americas 2025, the premier event for the creative crafts industry. Scheduled for May 7th to 9th, 2025, this year's show will feature over 541 exhibitors from 77 countries and US states and countries, 185 education sessions, 38 meetups and events, and six distinct pavilions — including, for the first time, a German Ministry- supported country pavilion.
Posted: 29 April 2025
Modella Capital, the specialist retail and consumer investment firm, has announced that it has acquired the UK High Street operations of WH Smith PLC. The acquisition covers c.480 stores on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks across the UK. WHSmith will retain its stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations and motorway service areas in the UK, as well as its significant operations in other countries. As part of the deal, the High Street stores will be rebranded as TGJones. They will keep the same products and services, including the Post Office and Toys "R" Us, and continue to trade as normal while Modella Capital works with the
management team to define and execute a strategy to introduce new ranges and other offerings in the future.
Posted: 15 April 2025