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Closed shops have become commonplace in the United States in recent years, but that does not mean that we have used goodbye. The pandemic stimulated an amazing number of retail closings, promoting the drop in notable companies Like Sears And Kmart, while also closing the small stores of Maman-et-Pop. But even if the pandemic situation is improving, many brick and mortar stores continue to fight - and stores are close to all kinds of reasons. Now Jo-Ann Fabrics and another art supplies store are faced with imminent closures. Read more to find out where you can no longer opt for fabric or arts and craft needs.

Read this then: 8 Secrets Jo-Ann Fabrics does not want you to know .

This is not the first time that craft and craft stores and art supply channels are closing stores in 2022.

Back in March, Michaels closed a location At Amsterdam Commons in Montgomery County, New York. A spokesperson said The leader-herald At the time when Michaels had taken "the commercial decision to close a limited number of stores this year", which included the site of Amsterdam.

More recently, separate local art stores into Ashland, Wisconsin , and Grandview Heights, Ohio , both closed permanently in August.

Now, more stores are on the blockage.

An art supply chain is preparing to close the store completely at the end of the year.

After confirming the closure of his flagship store earlier this year, Asel Art Supply recently announced that he would close his Seven remaining stores Later this month, the Dallas observer reported.

"We have news. After 71 years in Texas, all ASEL ART supply places will closure As of December 31, "the company wrote in an article on its official Facebook page. An article separate from ASEL ART Supply indicated that There will be a sale For "50% discount on everything in stores until stocks last". AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Employees blamed the closure for several reasons. ASEL Art Supply Operations Manager Floyd Cornwell , who works on the site of Dallas of the company, told the Value Star This problem started When he became Cheaper artists to obtain their Amazon supplies rather than manufacturers themselves. "It was the same old story with Walmart. There are all mom and pop stores," said Cornwell. "It finally struck us."

According to others, the pandemic has further exacerbated the existing difficulties for art supply stores. "The art world is really competitive now", " Mike Moffatt , said the director of the ASEL Art Supply store in Fort Worth to the City Journal. "Covid is the reason why we are no longer open just because of the world of changing art after the pandemic."

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After the disappearance of Asel Art Supply, another destination for art lovers will face a closure.

The Jo-Ann Fabrics and Craft store in Marion, Ohio, will be doors At the beginning of next year, The star Marion reported on November 30. According to the newspaper, Shaunttina Lilly , The director of public relations, diversity and inclusion of Jo-Ann, confirmed that the location of the Marion Center Mall would close permanently, as of January 15.

"Despite the closure of this place, Jo-Ann will continue to unveil new stores with features and updated offers in 2023. Jo-Ann Physical Storeat Liections and our electronic commerce activity will continue to be available for customers, While we are advancing our mission to inspire creativity, "said Lilly The star Marion .

The Jo-Ann Fabrics de Marion store currently has panels outside the front door indicating that its entire inventory is reduced up to 40% as part of a "store closure" sale, according to the log.

When Better life Contacted Jo-Ann Fabrics to find out why the Marion Ferme store, the company refused to give an exact reason.

But Marion is not the only location that this popular craft retailer plans to close next year. Business previously confirmed that he definitively closes two separate locations in Bridgeport, Virginia-Western and Keene, New Hampshire, both on January 22.

A spokesperson for Jo-Ann Fabrics said Better life In a statement sent by e-mail that the company does not intend to close all its stores like Asel Art Supply. "In alignment with standard brick and mortar trade processes, Jo-Ann closes stores occasionally while investing simultaneously in and opening the new stores to best meet the needs of our customers," said the spokesperson.

In total, the company said it should currently close a total of eight stores (out of more than 800) over the next three months.