Joann to shutter all 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer to save its locations

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Hat tip, Joe.My.God.

Crafts Chain Joann To Shutter All 800 Locations
February 25, 2025

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Joann to shutter all 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer to save its locations

The craft retailer is shutting down after more than eight decades in business.

Feb. 24, 2025, 4:13 PM EST / Updated Feb. 25, 2025, 8:19 AM EST
By Rob Wile

Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800 locations after failing to find a buyer who would keep its stores open.

In a statement, the company said it would commence nationwide going-out-of-business sales as a stipulation of the group that won its assets at auction.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025: Joann to close about 500 fabric and craft stores nationwide. Here's where stores are closing.

[Ilsa]

1. Breaks my heart.

They had the better selection of fabrics. My local store had wonderful stock for costumes for Halloween, DragonCon, etc.

I'm also bothered that more people don't find sewing crafts enjoyable.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. There will be no place within a hundred miles to buy any fabric except 100% cotton (quilt shops).

[Beatlelvr]

3. I feel the same, except I need the yarn

The Glendale, CA Joann's is the best place around here for yarn. Michael's sucks. I don't want to resort to online buying! I will definitely seek out smaller specialty shops.