Fabric giant Joann to shutter local stores
February 27, 2025 - National fabric and craft supply retailer Joann will close all its stores, including those in St. Petersburg and Dunedin, after restructuring plans faltered amid bankruptcy proceedings. According to its website, the company awaits court approval to begin or continue “going-out-of-business sales at all locations immediately.” Joann operated about 800 stores with 19,000 employees when it filed for bankruptcy in January.