The well-known fabric retailer Joan Fabrics is closing several of its locations around the country.
Among these closures are two Pennsylvania-based locations.
As part of a regular shop placement study and optimization, Joann Fabrics, a longtime favorite of tailors, seamstresses, and other crafty people, has been closing these locations, according to Retail Dive.
According to the same Retail Dive story, the business declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2024. Shortly after, Scott Sekella, the company’s then-CFO, departed, and a number of new executives joined.
According to USA Today, one location in Williamsport and one in Hermitage are among the closures, as reported by WFMJ-TV. It is anticipated that both will close on January 19.
In an email to Retail Dive, Amanda Hayes, the company’s director of corporate communications, diversity, and inclusion, mentioned that the brand has also recently opened new and renovated stores, including in Minnesota and Montana.