West Melbourne’s Joann Store Spared (For Now)
Craft lovers, brace yourselves—Joann Fabrics is closing about 500 stores nationwide as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The Ohio-based crafting giant confirmed the closures, citing declining store performance and tough business conditions. This marks Joann’s second bankruptcy filing in just 12 months.
Out of the 850 Joann stores, 36 in Florida are on the closure list. Luckily for Brevard County residents, the West Melbourne location at 1537 W. New Haven Ave. is not one of them.
In a statement to USA TODAY, Joann expressed how difficult this decision was, emphasizing the impact it will have on employees, customers, and local communities.
Which Florida Joann Stores Will Close?
Here’s a list of Florida locations set to close:
- Fort Myers – 4610 S Cleveland Ave
- Daytona Beach – 2400 W International Speedway Blvd
- Jacksonville – 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd
- Miami – 8257 W Flagler St, 10875 Caribbean Blvd, 7706 N Kendall Dr
- Orlando – 3562 E Colonial Dr, 825 N Alafaya Trail
- Tampa – 6234 Commerce Palms Blvd, 12635 Citrus Plaza Dr
…and many more across the state.
California tops the closure list with 61 stores, followed by Florida with 36.
What’s Next for Joann?
Founded in 1943 as a fabric destination, Joann has grown into a crafting haven for millions. While the Brevard location remains safe for now, the future is uncertain.
Stay tuned for updates—because crafting might just be getting a little more complicated. – — Yahoo
