The new year for brick-and-mortar retailers is picking up right where 2024 left off, as a slew of stalwart brands are set to shutter dozens of store locations amid shifting consumer patterns. The ...

Amid its second round of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in one year, struggling craft retailer Joann announced plans this week to close about 500 of its roughly 850 stores as it seeks a buyer. The ...

Looking to make a "welcoming space of creativity" that fills the local void left after fabrics and craft giant Joann closed, the head of the Redding Fashion Alliance said her nonprofit group is ...

Michaels is launching "The Knit & Sew Shop" in its stores, featuring branding from the bankrupt retailer Joann. Michaels has expanded its fabric, sewing, and yarn assortments to accommodate the new ...

A beloved American crafting institution, Joann Fabrics, has gone bankrupt not once—but twice. The chain of stores had been facing headwinds for decades as sewing in America transformed from a ...

Crafting enthusiasts in almost all U.S. states should consider stocking up as craft chain Joann Fabrics prepares to close over half of its locations. In a Wednesday, Feb. 12, statement to USA TODAY, ...

Michaels announced on Wednesday that it is bringing back a slice of the Joann fabrics and crafts chain, as it’s opening two store-in-store experiences: “The Knit & Sew Shop” and “The Party Shop at ...