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Jo-Ann Stores \u2014 stylized as JOANN \u2014 announced it will close down<\/a> hundreds of its stores around the United States. The popular fabrics and crafts retailer released a statement on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, about the sudden closure, noting that it was a \u201cvery difficult decision to make\u201d and acknowledging the \u201cimpact\u201d that the shutter will have on employees in 49 states. So, why is Jo-Ann closing its locations after being in business for decades?<\/p>\n Below, find out what\u2019s going on with Jo-Ann Stores and all the locations that are closing.<\/p>\n Jo-Ann is closing 500 out of its 800 fabric and craft stores, according to ABC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n The retailer filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Jo-Ann revealed in its statement to ABC News, pointing to its \u201cefforts to maximize the value of the business.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members, our customers and all of the communities we serve,\u201d a spokesperson for Jo-Ann Stores told the outlet. \u201cA careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n This is the company\u2019s second time filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in less than one year. Previously, Jo-Ann was privately owned by Leonard Green & Partners until it went public in 2021.<\/p>\n No, Jo-Ann is not currently going out of business. Upon announcing the closure of 500 of its store locations, a spokesperson for Jo-Ann told ABC News that the shuttering is part of \u201cright-sizing our store footprint\u201d as \u201cpart of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN.\u201d<\/p>\n A full list of Jo-Ann Stores closures can be found on USA Today<\/em><\/a>\u2018s website. The only state not impacted by the change is Hawaii. According to the outlet, the states most affected by the Jo-Ann closures are California with 61 stores closing, Florida with 36, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania with 33, Illinois with 26 and New York with 24.<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nHow Many Jo-Ann Stores Are Closing?<\/h2>\n
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Why Is Jo-Ann Closing Stores?<\/h2>\n
Is Jo-Ann Stores Going Out of Business?<\/h2>\n
List of Jo-Ann Stores Closing 2025<\/h2>\n