Beloved Craft Store Shutting Down After 82 Years—Here’s What It Means for Shoppers – ViralNova
Photo by Tim Mossholder on UNCLASH
Everyone’s favorite craft store firm its entire location due to the bankruptcy of chapter 11: Joann Fabrics. In January of this year, the retailer filed for the second time. USA Today reported that the craft store would close all its remaining locations, not just 500 of the remaining 800.
After 82 years, the company goes bankrupt.
The company said that it would work with all shareholders to reduce operations with a minimum impact. They also expressed their appreciation for their team members, customers and communities.
Photo by Tim Mossholder on UNCLASH
Sadness spreads on social networks
On X, Facebook and other social media platforms, fans of the craft store have expressed their sadness and their disappointment of the store’s closure. People hate that in this online world, shops like Joann firmly, which makes it impossible to watch and touch the fabrics.
Others remember how they were shopping at the store with their mother or grandmother. As a customer wrote, “it’s a dark day for craftsmen.”
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Now what?
Like many people cry Joann fabrics that go bankrupt, others take advantage of the various transactions. If there is a location near you, authorization sales occur. It is a chance to save money on various craft articles. One thing to note: they no longer accept Joann gift cards.
