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Joann Fabric and Crafts files for a second bankruptcy

Joann Fabric and Crafts, a mainstay in the crafting community for over 82 years, has once again fallen on hard times, filing for bankruptcy for the second time in just one year.

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Crafters in 49 states may want to think about stocking up on supplies, as fabric and craft chain Joann prepares to close more than half of its U.S. locations.

The retailer told USA TODAY in a statement Wednesday that it would be closing "approximately 500" of its roughly 850 locations across the U.S. The news comes after the company filed for bankruptcy a second time in less than a year in January after initially filing and then going private in March 2024.

In its statement, Joann said it is looking to "right-size its store footprint."

"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," Joann's statement said. "A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the Company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time."

While the chain did not release an official list to the public, it did submit locations slated to close to the court as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Court documents list 533 stores across 49 states on the chopping block.

Search the full list of planned Joann closures by state

According to court documents, the over 500 Joann stores closing are located in 49 states, with the odd state out being Hawaii.

The states most heavily affected by this initial wave of closures include California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, Washington and Indiana.

See states with the most Joann stores planning to close

According to court documents, Joann plans to close 61 stores in California, 36 in Florida, 33 in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, 26 in Illinois, 24 in New York, 21 in Washington, 20 in Indiana and 19 in Massachusetts.