Modella Capital Limited is a British private equity firm, founded in August 2022.[1] It is part of Hay Wain Group which is owned by Jamie Constable.[3]
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| Formerly | Tailer Debtco Limited (2022–2023)[1] |
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Company type | Private |
| Founded | 19 August 2022[1] |
| Headquarters | , England |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Hay Wain Group Limited[2] |
| Website | modellacapital |
History
editIn February 2025, Modella purchased The Original Factory Shop.[4]
In June 2025, Modella purchased the WHSmith high-street business of 480 stores, and renamed the stores to TGJones.[5]
In September 2025, Modella was named as an interested party looking to acquire the UK and Irish business of American retailer Claire's. The company eventually acquired most of it on 29 September 2025. The deal brought Modella to the Irish market for the first time.[6][7]
In October 2025, Modella began a partnership with toy retailer The Entertainer. The company would supply its toys in Hobbycraft and TGJones stores starting with a trial of shops.[8]
In January 2026, Next plc and Modella were shown to have an interest in Russell & Bromley. If the deal went ahead then Next would acquire the brand and website of the retailer while Modella would take over the stores and liquidate them, ending the retailer's more than 150 years of being in the high street.[9]
Also in January 2026, both The Original Factory Shop and the UK and Irish business of Claire's went into administration, with 2,500 UK staff at risk of redundancy.[10]
In May 2026, Modella acquired Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen from parent company Zebra A/S's owners Danske Bank and Nordea. It would significantly expand Modella's reach outside the UK and Ireland.[11][12] The retailer was placed under Modella subsidiary Zebra Topco Limited.[13]
In June 2026, Modella acquired Polish chain Dealz from Pepco Group. The retailer's stores in Ireland and the Isle of Man remain owned by Gordon Brothers.[14]
Investments
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 "Modella Capital Limited overview - Find and update company information - Gov.uk". Companies House. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "Modella Capital Limited persons with significant control - Find and update company information - Gov.uk". Companies House. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ ""Where there's chaos, there's opportunity": the new investor swooping on UK high streets". The Financial Times. Archived from the original on 30 September 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Modella Capital Acquires The Original Factory Shop in Major Retail Deal". www.bheta.co.uk. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ Almeida, Lauren (30 June 2025). "WH Smith cuts sale price of high street business by £12m". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ "WH Smith buyer and HMV owner in race to save Claire's". Sky News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Claire's saved in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs remain at risk". BBC News. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ↑ "The Entertainer joins forces with Modella Capital for toy supply deal - Retail Gazette". 16 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ Marlow, Ben (11 January 2026). "Russell & Bromley at risk of disappearing from high street after 150 years". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ↑ "Claire's and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration". The Independent. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ↑ Armstrong, Felix (23 May 2026). "Modella Capital to buy Flying Tiger in latest high street swoop". City AM. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 Correspondent, Daniel Woolfson, Senior Business (23 May 2026). "Flying Tiger Copenhagen to be bought by TG Jones owner". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - 1 2 "ZEBRA TOPCO LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 Radojev, Hugh. "Modella Capital agrees deal with former Poundland owner for Dealz". Retail Week. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ Wright, Georgia (27 August 2024). "Hobbycraft sold to retail investor Modella Capital - Retail Gazette". Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Prynn, Jonathan (28 March 2025). "WH Smith high street stores to be rebranded TG Jones after £76 million sale". The Standard. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Wright, Georgia (30 June 2025). "WHSmith slashes £12m from high street sale to push deal through - Retail Gazette". Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ Limited, Twilo Creative. "Crafter's Companion - Modella Capital". Modella Capital. Archived from the original on 6 September 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Robinson, Megan (21 February 2025). "The Original Factory Shop has been bought by Hobbycraft's owner". Retail Week. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "Claire's saved in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs remain at risk". BBC News. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ↑ Radojev, Hugh (4 December 2023). "Ted Baker owner secures new funding for struggling brand". Retail Week. Retrieved 31 March 2025.