What started as a single store grew into the nation’s largest fabric and craft retailer, operating approximately 800 stores across 49 states. However, after facing significant financial ...

By 1994, Joann expanded its empire by acquiring Cloth World, a 342-store company. And by the close of the century, it became the largest fabric and crafts retailer in the United States.

it was the largest fabrics retailer in the U.S. Yes, Pensacola’s lone Joann Fabrics will shut down in the near future as the new ownership group of the company continues to close stores nationwide.