Craft Store Closing After 82 Years: The Unexpected Impact That Will Change How You Shop Forever
Who saw this coming? Joann Fabrics, the beloved craft haven where we’ve all sifted through heaps of fabrics and dived into endless aisles of glitters and glue guns, is closing up shop after 82 years. Yep, the same place where grandmas once dragged us along for those “fun” weekend shopping sprees is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—again. And it’s not just a few stores shutting down, but every single location—say goodbye to the ultimate tactile fabric treasure hunt. As social media lights up with heartfelt nostalgia and crafty heartbreak, you can’t help but wonder: In this digital age, if we can’t feel the fabric anymore, are we really crafting? Ready or not, clearance sales are popping up, but heads up—Joann gift cards are outta luck. Buckle up, crafters, it’s a wild ride into the ‘what now’ of crafting without Joann. LEARN MORE
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Everyone’s favorite craft store is closing all of its location due to Chapter 11 bankruptcy: Joann Fabrics. In January of this year, the retailer filed for bankruptcy for the second time. USA Today reported that the craft store will be closing all of its remaining locations, not just 500 of the remaining 800.
After 82 years, the company is going out of business.
The company has said that they will work with all of the shareholders to wind down operations with a minimal impact. They also expressed appreciation toward their team members, customers, and communities.
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
The Sadness Spreads Across Social Media
On X, Facebook, and other social media platforms, fans of the craft store have expressed their sadness and disappointment of the store’s closure. People hate that in this online world, stores like Joann’s are closing, making it impossible to actually look at and touch the fabrics anymore.
Others reminisce about how they used to shop at the store with their mother or grandmother. As one customer wrote, “It’s a dark day for crafters.”
Photo by Barthelemy de Mazenod on Unsplash
Now what?
As many people mourn Joann Fabrics going out of business, others are taking advantage of the various deals. If there is a location near you, clearance sales are happening. It’s a chance to save money on various craft items. One thing to note: they’re no longer accepting Joann gift cards.
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