Another one bites the dust !!!

[rednexsrus]

Currently there are not any gift cards offered in the catalog (2/13/2025) but be aware

JOANN FABRICS has filed bankruptcy. Closing over 500 stores and chances are their AARP gift cards will not be accepted

[RenateW69623]

I stopped by my local Joann store this morning.  It is one that is closing, but they are accepting gift cards until February 28.  Not sure what is happening at the stores that aren't closing.

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2/16/25] Lol Renate @RenateW69623 , you better USE them like yesterday BEFORE this changes!!! 🤣😂

On the "serious" side - GLAD it worked out for you. 👍

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I stopped by my local Joann store this morning.  It is one that is closing, but they are accepting gift cards until February 28.  Not sure what is happening at the stores that aren't closing. ***]

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[RenateW69623]

Just saw this:  Going-out-of-business sales are expected to start on Saturday and could continue for several months, Joann said. Gift cards are still being accepted for in-store purchases, but not online shopping.

But I will try to use my gift cards as soon as I can.

[RenateW69623]

Thanks for the heads up. I knew about the bankruptcy but hadn't heard about the store closings. checked the list and there are some by me, so I'll need to see if I can still use my gift cards in the next few days.

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2/13/25] Good Luck Renate @RenateW69623 & thanks Lucy @rednexsrus for looking out for the Awards Participants. Lol, AARP no longer does. 👵

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2/14/25] @rednexsrus @RenateW69623 , I am guessing NOT all are closing in Virginia. The "online" I saw yesterday does NOT have mine on it.

Gosh, isn't this the 2nd time for this???

Michaels had supposedly gone out biz here. Sold off everything, closed store. Lol, then I noticed they are back!!!

What is going on with retail these days. 🤔

HAPPY FRIDAY... 🙃

[madelitx]

What's going on with retail is that they are paying their too-many employees way too much to hide from customers, so that they don't be bothered. And these can't even keep the shelves in order or be nice to customers.

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2/14/25] @madelitx  , I hear you!!! That is why I luv SELF CHECKOUT. This way my VERY OLD a.s does not end up in jail for slapping a cashier. 🙄

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What's going on with retail is that they are paying their too-many employees way too much to hide from customers, so that they don't be bothered. And these can't even keep the shelves in order or be nice to customers. ***]

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[a170938b]

"How much does JOANN Stores in Texas pay? Average JOANN Stores hourly pay ranges from approximately $8.20 per hour for Cutter to $34.32 per hour for Stocking Associate. The average JOANN Stores salary ranges from approximately $15,000 per year for Sales Associate to $60,540 per year for Store Manager."

Wow! Maybe people whould just volunteer for the positions or be drafted as slaves or forced to work there for free instead of being deported, as the case might be.

[SpringIsHereVA]

[2/14/25] @a170938b , I guess I am too old to "understand" HOW Joanne's can declare bankruptcy TWICE. When I was still working BEFORE retiring in 2020 - when a store went bankrupt (with ALL the selling of everything including store fixtures), that was it. Lol, it seems like a "game" to me. Let's PANIC our customers. Oh well, ...

In my very humble opinion, gone are the days of folks using patterns and fabric = NO need for Joannes. We have Michaels for crafts. But that's just me and my 1/2 cent. 👵

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[***,@a170938b wrote:

"How much does JOANN Stores in Texas pay? Average JOANN Stores hourly pay ranges from approximately $8.20 per hour for Cutter to $34.32 per hour for Stocking Associate. The average JOANN Stores salary ranges from approximately $15,000 per year for Sales Associate to $60,540 per year for Store Manager."

Wow! Maybe people whould just volunteer for the positions or be drafted as slaves or forced to work there for free instead of being deported, as the case might be. ***]

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