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Joann Stores to Close Over 500 Locations Nationwide
SEATTLE — On Wednesday, crafting retailer Joann announced it is closing more than 500 of its 800 stores across the United States after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time within a year.
This decision will impact over 20 stores in Washington state, including significant locations in Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett.
For a complete list of Joann stores that are set to close in Washington state, see below:
- 3704 172Nd St Ne Ste F, Arlington, WA 98223
- 470 Bridge St, Clarkston, WA 99403
- 300 Valley Mall Pkwy, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
- 7601 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203
- 31523 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- 25810 104Th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98030
- 700 Ocean Beach Hwy Ste 100, Longview, WA 98632
- 5824 196Th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
- 1020 Stratford Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837
- 510 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- 150 Port Angeles Plz, Port Angeles, WA 98362
- 13410 Meridian East Ste A, Puyallup, WA 98373
- 2823 Ne Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056
- 2217 NW 57Th St, Seattle, WA 98107
- 15236 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- 2886 NW Bucklin Hill Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383
- 2801 E 29Th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
- 15110 E. Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
- 4104 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
- 17501 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188
- 481 N Wilbur Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362
The states facing the most closures include California (61), Florida (36), Pennsylvania (33), Ohio (33), and Michigan (33).
A recent statement from the company emphasized that "right-sizing the store footprint is essential to charting a successful path forward for Joann."
In April 2024, the retailer underwent a restructuring process that resulted in its delisting from the U.S. stock exchange, transitioning the company to private ownership as part of a bankruptcy settlement.
On January 15, Joann announced its intention to seek court approval in Delaware to facilitate the sale of "substantially all of its assets," according to a press release regarding the developments.
This report includes contributions from TEGNA’s Andrew Weil and Chris McCrory.
