Joanndear Craft storehas announced the closure of all its remaining stores in the United States. As reported USA Todaythe chain based in Hudson, Ohio, already closed 255 establishments in April, and has now initiated the definitive closure of its remaining branches, scheduled for mayo. The company declared in bankruptcy For the second time in less than a year and sold its assets to the GA group group, specialized in retail settlements.
More than 500 Joann stores will say goodbye
The news of Total closure of Joann It has generated a strong impact among its customers. Since February, the chain announced that it would end its operations and begin the liquidation of its more than 500 stores. Although the exact closure dates of each store were not publicly communicated, Jo Anne McCusker, spokesman for the Ga Group group, confirmed to the aforementioned medium that the majority of The remaining branches will stop operating throughout May.
The process has been gradual, because only on April 28 112 stores were closed simultaneously. The company, founded in Ohio, It was for decades a meeting point For those looking for materials for:
- Sew
- Weave
- Embroider
- Undertake
Now, given the closure, the company has launched a “multimillionaire retention plan” for the nearly 19,000 Joann employeeswith employment fairs and permits so that they can attend labor interviews.
Joann ends online sales to avoid fraud
As part of your closing plan, Joann has also stopped operating his online store. Through its official Instagram account, the company announced that, since March 5, its Joann.com website no longer accepts orders or makes sales. The measure aims to protect consumers against possible fraudulent scams and websites that are passed through the brand.
“Due to demand, we do not accept online orders. Be careful with fraudulent websites”the company warned in a statement published on its social networks.
This announcement has caused surprise among regular customers, who expected to take advantage of liquidation discounts through the Internet. However, Joann made it clear that All sales are made only in person In physical stores that still remain open during this final process and has 70% discount on merchandise.
