Works, The

Works, The is an in-store retailer selling books, art and craft supplies, toys, games and stationery.

Quick overview

Its website lets shoppers browse the ranges, find a store and explore book and craft ideas before visiting.

Children’s books include picture, activity, sticker and early reader books.
Fiction and non-fiction cover genres from romance and mystery to history and cookery.
Art supplies include canvases, sketchbooks, pencils, paints and brushes, alongside craft kits and hobby supplies.
Toys and games include dolls, playsets, board games, card games and jigsaw puzzles.
Stationery ranges from pens and notebooks to diaries, calendars, files and folders.

Introduction

Works, The is an in-store retailer selling books, art and craft supplies, toys, games and stationery.

The ranges include fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, hobby supplies, puzzles, diaries and office stationery. Its website lets shoppers browse products and find ideas before visiting a store.

What Works, The offers

Alongside reading and creative activities, the retailer sells gifts, party supplies, home storage and batteries. Its website also has a store finder, activity sheets and a book blog.

Product and service categories

Children’s books

Children’s books include picture books, board books, baby books and early reader books. There are activity, sticker, colouring and puzzle books, as well as interactive books and comics. Fiction sits alongside reference and non-fiction titles, with children’s boxsets also listed.

Fiction

The fiction range includes romance, crime, mystery, thriller and fantasy books. Historical and contemporary fiction appear alongside science fiction and funny books.

Non-fiction

The range includes history, true crime and entertainment books. There are cook books, art and craft books, hobby books and reference titles. The range also includes maps, atlases, travel books, dictionaries and thesauruses.

Art supplies

Art supplies include canvases, sketchbooks and art sets. Drawing options include art pencils, pastels, pens and markers. Artist paint and brushes are also listed.

Crafts and hobbies

Craft kits, embellishments, stickers and craft frames feature in the craft range. Scrapbooking, card making, jewellery making and model making are listed among the hobbies. Knitting, crochet and stitching supplies sit alongside craft tools and storage.

Games and puzzles

Works, The sells board games and card games, including board games for children. Its jigsaw range includes puzzles for children. Jigsaw puzzle storage is also listed.

Browse the full range on the Works, The website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

Brands named on the site include Crawford & Black, Make & Create, Disney, Bluey, Harry Potter, Marvel, PlayWorks, Corner Piece Puzzles, Sharpie, PaperPlace and Scribblicious.

Using the website

The website can be used to browse the ranges before visiting a store.

Book inspiration, craft ideas and printable activity sheets appear on the site. Existing account holders who can log in can view previous order information for reference.

Frequently asked questions

How can I shop at Works, The?

Works, The is an in-store-only retailer. Its website can be used to browse ranges before visiting a store.

How can I find a store?

Use the store locator and enter a town or postcode. The locator also has an option to use your current location.

What can I see in an existing account?

If you can log in, you can view previous order information. These accounts are available for reference purposes only.

Does the website have activity ideas?

Yes, it includes craft ideas and printable activity sheets. It also has book inspiration and a book blog.

What kinds of craft hobbies are listed?

The hobbies listed include scrapbooking, card making and jewellery making. Knitting, stitching and model making are listed as well.

What types of planners can I find?

The range includes diaries, wall calendars, family planners and organisers. Calendar and diary sets are also listed.

Key takeaways

Shopping takes place in stores, with ranges available to browse on the website.
Books include children’s titles, fiction and non-fiction.
Art supplies and crafts cover drawing, painting and a variety of hobbies.
Toys, board games, card games and jigsaw puzzles are listed.
Stationery includes writing supplies, notebooks, diaries and office items.

Summary

Works, The brings books, creative supplies, toys, games and stationery together in its stores. The website provides range browsing, a store locator and activity ideas for shoppers planning a visit.