Nationwide Chain Announces Closure of All Utah Stores

Moms and Grandmas everywhere in Utah are snapping at their grandchildren and children today.

Joann Fabrics is closing down in Utah.

"When news broke Sunday that the retailer is going out of business and shutting down all brick-and-mortar locations after more than 80 years, Malen, along with other crafters of all varieties, was heartbroken.

"I was really sad. When I come in this store, there's always a lot of people in here," she said while scouring fabric and thread for a knitting project at the Millcreek location. "I was talking to my mom today, actually. She called me, and my daughter called me, and they were like, 'Did you hear Joann's is closing?'"

This is all devastating.

Without Joann's what are we supposed to do? Completely succumb to our phones? Just dump out the idea of actually crafting something by hand? Doing something productive with our free time and just jump headlong into Instagram stories and trying to find a couple to swing with?

From KSL: (LINK TO FULL ARTICLE)

"Joann previously sought bankruptcy protection in March 2024 and later emerged as a private company. But after operational challenges continued to pile up, Joann filed for bankruptcy again in January.

"Joann leadership, our board, advisers and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that would keep the company in business," Joann said in a statement posted on its website. "We are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact on all our stakeholders."

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

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