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Hobbycraft moves in to Merry Hill bringing in new jobs

Art and craft superstore Hobbycraft has opened a new shop at Merry Hill, creating 20 jobs.

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The Merry Hill Centre

The retailer has taken over a unit next to clothes shop Matalan within the centre.

Company bosses revealed they had received more than 550 application for the 20 roles.

The arrival of Hobbycraft comes after it was announced Next would be moving in to the old Sainsbury’s store at Merry Hill, becoming one of the biggest branches in the UK.