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Joann Plans Closure of 500 Stores Amid Bankruptcy Restructuring

Joann is set to close over half of its stores nationwide due to financial struggles and Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in under a year.

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Struggling fabric retailer Joann will close around 500 of its 800 U.S. locations as it undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. Citing sluggish consumer demand and inventory shortages, Joann aims to right-size its footprint, with significant closures impacting states like California, Florida, and New York. The closures follow operational challenges that led to a bankruptcy filing in January 2025 after the company went private in March 2024. Joann, which started as a single store in 1943, is now looking for buyers amid increasing competition and declining at-home crafting activities.

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