US fabric and craft chain Joann is closing over half of its locations across the US, with a total of approximately 500 stores set to close. The closures are part of the company’s efforts to “right-size” its store footprint after filing for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
According to court documents, the stores closing are spread across 49 states, with Hawaii being the only exception. California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, Washington, and Indiana are among the states most heavily affected by the closures.
The affected stores include:
– 61 in California
– 36 in Florida
– 33 each in Michigan and Ohio
– 26 in Illinois
– 24 in New York
– 21 in Washington
– 20 in Indiana
– 19 in Massachusetts
This news comes after Joann filed for bankruptcy again, following its initial filing and subsequent sale to a private entity in March 2024. The company’s statement acknowledged the significant impact of the closures on employees, customers, and communities served by the stores.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/02/12/joann-fabric-store-closings/78469056007