Another national retailer announces store closings

Another national chain has announced it is holding going-out-of-business sales at a handful of locations set for closure.

Joann, the nationwide craft chain formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics, has confirmed it’s closing six stores. Liquidation sales up to 90% off are ongoing, Retaildive reported.

The company filed for bankruptcy in March of 2024 but maintained it planned to stay open.

It has announced store closures in:

  • Burlington, Iowa
  • Owings Mills, Maryland
  • Holyoke, Massachusetts
  • Ithaca, New York
  • Hickory, North Carolina
  • Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Other reports said locations in Hermitage, Pennsylvania and Cokeysville, Maryland will also be closing.

A spokesperson told Retail Drive the locations are being closed as “part of routine store location evaluation and optimization.”

Joann has some 829 stores in 49 states.

The chain is the latest national retailer to announce closures. Party City announced at the end of December it was closing all its stores. Big Lots is also shuttering locations but a recent deal may save some of its stores.