TheWorks.co.uk PLC, trading as The Works, is a discount retailer based in the United Kingdom selling books, art and craft materials, gifts, toys, games and stationery.

[5] The company was founded in 1981 by Mike and Jane Crossley[6] as discount bookstore Remainders Limited.

), Arts and Craft, Stationery, Family Gifts, and Seasonal/Regional, which includes a selection of local interest and tourist-specific ranges.

The Works acquired 26 outlets of the Bargain Books and Bookworld chains in 2007 after their parent company went into administration.

[13] It was announced in July 2018 that The Works, approximately one-third owned by Hoyle, would have an initial public offering and a valuation of £100 million.