Joann Fabrics and Crafts has announced plans to close 500 of its 800 stores across the United States as part of its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in less than a year. The company cites financial challenges, declining sales, and high operating costs as reasons for the closures.
Background of the Closures
Joann first filed for bankruptcy in March 2024, restructuring its debt and continuing operations. However, ongoing financial struggles and inventory shortages forced the company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in January 2025.
According to Joann’s interim CEO Michael Prendergast, the company is "right-sizing its store footprint" to focus on profitable locations and ensure long-term stability.
List of Stores Closing by State
The closures will impact Joann stores across 50 states, with major shutdowns in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. Here are some of the affected locations:
Connecticut
- Brookfield
- Clinton
- Manchester
- Enfield
- Newington
- Southington
- Hamden
- Milford
- Torrington
- Norwich
Texas
- Abilene
- Austin
- Dallas
- Hurst
- Arlington
- Rockwall
- Denton
- Midlothian
- Lewisville
- Mesquite
- Houston (three locations)
- Katy
- Pharr
- Odessa
- San Antonio
- Sherman
New York
- Albany
- Clifton Park
- Amsterdam
- Hudson
- Kingston
- Poughkeepsie
Customers can find the full list of store closures on Joann’s official restructuring website.
What This Means for Customers
The closures have sparked disappointment among loyal shoppers, with many expressing concerns over losing access to quality craft supplies, fabrics, and sewing materials. Many customers say they prefer Joann over competitors like Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, and Walmart due to its larger selection and frequent discount offers.
As the closures roll out, liquidation sales will be held at affected locations, offering discounted prices on remaining inventory.
What’s Next for Joann Fabrics?
Despite the store closures, Joann plans to continue operating through its remaining stores and online sales platform. The company is also in a court-supervised sale process, with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners emerging as a potential buyer of its assets.
The bankruptcy process and store closures await final court approval, and the timeline for store shutdowns will be announced soon.