Joann is closing 533 of its 800 fabrics and crafts stores as part of its bankruptcy process. The list includes at least 67 stores in California, 42 in Florida and 41 in Michigan.
“This 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,” a spokesperson of Joann said via statement to WWD. “Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN.”
The company filed a motion seeking court authority for the downsizing on Wednesday.
Joann filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Jan. 15 and hopes to sell its assets to keep selected stores in operation. While a bankruptcy auction is slated for Friday, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners is considered the “stalking horse” bidder for “substantially all of its assets” for an undisclosed price.
Joann previously filed for Chapter 11 in March 2024, exiting the process six weeks later as a private company owned by its creditors.
WWD reported in January that, according to Coresight Research, a research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology, approximately 15,000 stores will close this year in the U.S. In 2024, U.S. store closures totaled 7,325, the highest number of store closures seen since 2020. Macy’s, Kohl’s and Liberated Brands are some brands that have already announced plans to downsize or completely shut down this year.
Joann launched a website to ensure transparency during its restructuring phase. “JOANN is committed to providing our customers — the sewists, quilters, crocheters, crafters and other creative enthusiasts we have served for more than 80 years — with great service and assortments and to supporting our thousands of Team Members across the nation throughout this process,” says the website.
The complete list of stores included in the closing motion is available at joannrestructuring.com. Here, see a breakdown of Joann stores closing per state.
CA (California): 67 stores
FL (Florida): 42 stores
MI (Michigan): 41 stores
OH (Ohio): 35 stores
PA (Pennsylvania): 34 stores
NY (New York): 31 stores
IL (Illinois): 30 stores
WA (Washington): 25 stores
IN (Indiana): 24 stores
MA (Massachusetts): 19 stores
MN (Minnesota): 15 stores
WI (Wisconsin): 15 stores
TX (Texas): 15 stores
GA (Georgia): 14 stores
MD (Maryland): 13 stores
VA (Virginia): 13 stores
NC (North Carolina): 7 stores
NH (New Hampshire): 7 stores
OR (Oregon): 15 stores
TN (Tennessee): 8 stores
AZ (Arizona): 11 stores
IA (Iowa): 6 stores
ME (Maine): 3 stores
CT (Connecticut): 9 stores
SC (South Carolina): 6 stores
MO (Missouri): 6 stores
LA (Louisiana): 5 stores
KY (Kentucky): 7 stores
AR (Arkansas): 4 stores
AL (Alabama): 3 stores
AK (Alaska): 2 stores
CO (Colorado): 6 stores
DE (Delaware): 2 stores
ID (Idaho): 2 stores
KS (Kansas): 3 stores
MT (Montana): 2 stores
MS (Mississippi): 2 stores
ND (North Dakota): 1 store
NE (Nebraska): 1 store
NJ (New Jersey): 5 stores
NM (New Mexico): 2 stores
NV (Nevada): 2 stores
OK (Oklahoma): 3 stores
RI (Rhode Island): 1 store
SD (South Dakota): 1 store
UT (Utah): 3 stores
VT (Vermont): 2 stores
WV (West Virginia): 2 stores
WY (Wyoming): 2 stores
