HobbyCraft picks six suitors for second-round bids
 
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HobbyCraft picks six suitors for second-round bids

10 March, 2010 | By Nicola Harrison

Arts and Crafts retailer HobbyCraft has narrowed its list of suitors to six bidders.

 
 
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