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In reply to the discussion: The last Joanne's Fabrics stores closed yesterday, May 31 [View all]

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5. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jo-Ann received public criticism for keeping many of their stores open amidst health
Reply to AverageOldGuy (Original post)
Sun Jun 1, 2025, 08:20 AM
Jun 2025
concerns for elderly customers and refusing paid sick leave for employees affected by COVID-19.

These Retailers Refused To Close During The Pandemic, So An Illinois City Shut Them Down

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joann-fabrics-michaels-gamestop-refused-to-close-illinois_n_5e7ba754c5b6cb08a926acea

JoAnn Fabrics Employees Are Furious They’re Working in Crowded Stores After the Company Declared Itself ‘Essential’

https://www.vice.com/en/article/joann-fabrics-employees-are-furious-theyre-working-in-crowded-stores-after-the-company-declared-itself-essential/

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The last Joanne's Fabrics stores closed yesterday, May 31 [View all] AverageOldGuy Jun 2025 OP
Ours did. My last purchase was Friday when I bought a pack of needles and a fat quarter. sinkingfeeling Jun 2025 #1
I had never heard that phrase before "fat quarter" underpants Jun 2025 #2
I was at our Joann's two weeks ago with a friend. There was not much niyad Jun 2025 #3
Vulture Capitalism edhopper Jun 2025 #4
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jo-Ann received public criticism for keeping many of their stores open amidst health Celerity Jun 2025 #5
Sad Emile Jun 2025 #6
Good Riddance. vanlassie Jun 2025 #7
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