Joann faces nationwide closure: Craft giant shuts down all stores leaving 19,000 jobs in jeopardy

Exterior of a Joann store displaying closure signage, with a customer entering.

An unexpected move that shakes the crafting world and challenges local economies. One of the nation’s most recognized arts and crafts retailers, Joann, is shutting down all its stores after a failed restructuring deal. A liquidator’s successful bid forced the company into a full-scale liquidation, leaving 19,000 employees—and countless dedicated customers—wondering what comes next. Joann’s … Read more