Joann Fabrics Plans To Close 30+ PA Stores: See List

The bad news keeps coming for fabrics and crafts retailer Joann, which will close 500 of its 800 stores, according to multiple sources. This comes after the company filed for bankruptcy for a second time last month.

Court filings show that Joann will close stores in all 50 states, with Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Washington among those affected most, according to CNN.

The 81-year-old Ohio-based retailer has identified dozens of stores in Pennsylvania for potential immediate closure in court documents, according to ABC.

• 3415 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Ste 78, Altoona PA, 16602
• 360 Tri County Ln, Belle Vernon PA, 15012
• 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA, 15017
• 160 Pullman Sq, Butler PA, 16001
• 1678 Lincoln Way E # 7, Chambersburg PA, 17201
• 20111 Rt 19, Cranberry Twp PA, 16066
• 638 Commerce Blvd, Dickson City PA, 18519
• 931 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown PA, 19335
• 5456 Shaffer Rd, Du Bois PA, 15801
• 320 Commerce Blvd, Fairless Hills PA, 19030
• 600 Town Centre Drive Suite D-108, Glen Mills PA, 19342
• 1600 Greengate Centre Blvd, Greensburg PA, 15601
• 1150 Carlisle Street Suite #3, Hanover PA, 17331
• 1570 Oakland Ave, Indiana PA, 15701
• 1425 Scalp Ave, Space 110, Johnstown PA, 15904
• 1860 Quentin Rd, Lebanon PA, 17042
• 1200 Market St, Lemoyne PA, 17043
• 18921 Park Avenue Plz, Meadville PA, 16335
• 3700 William Penn Highway, Monroeville PA, 15146
• 1200 Welsh Rd, North Wales PA, 19454
• 11000 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19116
• 513 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh PA, 15236
• 7375 Mcknight Road, Pittsburgh PA, 15237
• 1800 Park Manor Blvd Unit 5, Pittsburgh PA
• 15205351 West Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA, 19465
• 1465 W Broad St Ste 20, Quakertown PA, 18951
• 1075 Woodland Road, Reading PA, 19610
• 1 Susquehanna Valley Mall Dr, D6, Selinsgrove PA, 17870
• 400 S. State Rd, Springfield PA, 19064
• 505 Benner Pike, State College PA, 16801
• 397 Easton Rd, Warrington PA, 18976
• 153 E Swedesford Rd, Wayne PA, 19087
• 2570 Macarthur Rd Ste 12, Whitehall PA, 18052

A company spokesperson said that “right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward.” The spokesperson also told USA Today it 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."

Last March, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and kept all of its stores open. At that time, the company said it had acquired $132 million in new funding which it planned to use to reduce its debt by approximately $505 million.

Sales at Joann had slumped after a jump during the pandemic, when Americans were isolated in their homes and spent more money on sewing and craft supplies. Due to the subsequent inflation, many people had to cut back on their discretionary spending.

The news comes as other major retailers have announced closures as well, with Kohl's notably among those last month.

With reporting by Chris Rhatigan of Patch.