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hlthe2b

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1. Store-closure sales depress the heck out of me... When Bed, Bath & Beyond went out, I tried to shop

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Mon Mar 17, 2025, 04:03 PM

Mar 17

to pick up some items I didn't think would be in high demand, but the empty shelves and sad employee faces was just too much.

I am really sorry about Joann's-- there really isn't an equivalent alternative. I thought they would try to minimize stores and go for reorganization, but after Trump won, I guess they (and many other chain businesses) saw the writing on the wall.

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For those shopping Joanns closing sales: thread and yarn mostly gone [View all] Demovictory9 Mar 17 OP

Store-closure sales depress the heck out of me... When Bed, Bath & Beyond went out, I tried to shop hlthe2b Mar 17 #1

It is a bit sad. The employees are very sewing knowledgeable..i wonder where that skill will go Demovictory9 Mar 17 #3

Did you notice the discount on patterns? Thanks!! AmandaRuth Mar 17 #2

I looked but didnt see a discount % for patterns. The turning racks were picked over Demovictory9 Mar 17 #4