Craft and fabric retailer Joanne filed for bankruptcy and will close around 500 stores nationwide. The company cited “a careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fits” as the reason for the closure. It is the second highest number after California. The BrevardCounty location remains open.
Craft and fabric retailer Joanne said about 500 stores across the country will be closed.
The Ohio-based chain announced plans to close its stores on Wednesday in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection submission. This is the company’s second bankruptcy filing for the past 12 months.
The Joan store has approximately 850 stores. The closure list includes 36 of Florida.
“This was a very difficult decision given the huge impact that it will have on the team members, our customers, and all the communities we serve,” Joan said in a statement to USA Today on Wednesday. “Store performance and strategic and appropriate analysis of future strategically determined which stores should continue to operate normally at this point.”
Will Joanne, Brevard County, be closed in a company’s bankruptcy filing?
The closing list released Wednesday did not include one Brevard County location.
Located at 1537 New Haven Avenue in West Melbourne.
Which Florida stores are closed?
Here is a list of stores in Florida that are closed.
4610 S Cleveland Ave, For Fl 33907 8072 Mediterranean Drive, Estero, FL 33928 224b Eglin Pkwy Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 2400 W International SPDWY BLVD, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 6001 32244 463877 STATE ROAD 200, YULEE, FL 32097 4241 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 8257 W Flagler St, Miami, Miami, FL 33144 10875, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 4700 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021 1632 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 3340 NW 62nd Ave. , Margate, FL 33063 940 S. State Road 7, Wellington, Pembroke Pines 801 S. University Dr., Plantation 3942 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33403 6424 NAPLES BLVD SUITE 501, NAPLES, FL 34109 4934 2405 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 540 N US HWY 441, FL 32159 3562 E Colonial DR, FL 32803 924 W STATE ROAD 436 STE 1450, FL 32714 825 N ALAFAYA TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL, FL 32714 825 32828 4801 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, KISSIMMEE, FL 34746 120 N ENTRANLE ROAD, SANFORD, FL 32771 3379 DANIELS ROAD, WINTER GARDAN, FL 34787 5921 20th St. Unit B, Vero Beach, FL 32966 4387 34606 10057 US Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668 6234 Commerce Palms Blvd , Tampa, FL 33647 12635 Citrus Plaza Dr, Tampa, FL 33625 2500
Complete list of Joan Closures
California has the most stores on the list, followed by Florida.
What is Joan’s history?
Joan began as a fabric destination in 1943. Over the years, it has expanded to include crafts and ornaments with around 850 stores in 49 states.
Spitzer is a trend reporter. She can be contacted at mspitzer@floridatoday.com.
