Industry Retailing CEO Kevin Keaney (Jan 2012–) Founded 1981 | Website www.theworks.co.uk Number of locations 360 Area served United Kingdom | |
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Key people Kevin Keaney (Group CEO)
Dean Hoyle (Chairman) Headquarters Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom Revenue 123 million GBP (April 2013) | ||
The Works is a discount retailer based in the UK selling an extensive range of books, art and craft materials, gifts, toys, games and stationery. The Works has over 360 stores across the UK and Ireland.
Expansion and ownership
In 2007, The Works acquired 26 outlets of the Bargain Books and Bookworld chains after their parent company went into administration.
The Works itself entered administration in 2008 and was subsequently purchased by equity firm Endless.
References
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