Popular Store Shutting Down in Florida

A well-known retail chain with locations throughout Florida is preparing to close several stores as part of a sweeping round of nationwide shutdowns. The company recently confirmed that over half of its locations will be shutting down in the coming months as it struggles with financial difficulties and bankruptcy proceedings.

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Hundreds of Stores Nationwide Affected as Company Faces Bankruptcy

In a statement, the retailer described the decision as "challenging" but necessary to secure long-term stability. Court documents indicate that closures will take place across 49 states, with Florida expected to be among them.

Joann, the fabrics and crafts retailer, is set to close more than half of its 850 stores as it continues efforts to reorganize amid bankruptcy.

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Which Stores In Florida Are Closing?

According to court documents, Joann plans to close 36 stores in Florida.

Fort Myers 4610 S Cleveland Ave
Estero 8072 Mediterranean Dr
Fort Walton Beach 224B Eglin Pkwy NE
Daytona Beach 2400 W Int'l Speedway Blvd
Jacksonville 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd
Yulee 463877 State Road 200
Lakeland 4241 US Highway 98 N
Miami 8257 W Flagler St
Miami 10875 Caribbean Blvd
Miami 7706 N Kendall Dr
Pompano Beach 1131 S Federal Hwy
Hollywood 4700 Hollywood Blvd
Boynton Beach 1632 S Federal Hwy
Margate 3340 Nw 62Nd Ave
Wellington 940 S State Road 7
Pembroke Pines 11251 Pines Blvd
Plantation 801 South University Dr
West Palm Beach 3942 Northlake Blvd
Naples 6424 Naples Blvd
Sarasota 4934 S Tamiami Trail
Venice 4143 Tamiami Trail
Ocala 2405 SW 27Th Ave
Lady Lake 540 N US Hwy 441
Orlando 3562 E Colonial Dr
Altamonte Springs 924 W State Road 436
Orlando 825 N Alafaya Trail
Kissimmee 4801 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Sanford 120 N Entrance Rd
Winter Garden 3379 Daniels Rd
Vero Beach 5921 20th St
Spring Hill 4387 Commercial Way
Port Richey 10057 US Highway 19
Tampa 6234 Commerce Palms Blvd
Tampa 12635 Citrus Plaza Dr
Saint Petersburg 2500 66th St N
Dunedin 2343 Curlew Road

The states most heavily affected by this initial wave of closures include California, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, Washington and Indiana.

Ongoing Financial Struggles Force Major Downsizing

The company originally filed for bankruptcy in early 2024 and attempted to recover by restructuring its operations. However, persistent financial troubles—including declining sales and supply chain disruptions—led to a second bankruptcy filing last month.

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Legal filings reveal that the retailer had been searching for a potential buyer but determined that a large number of underperforming stores would not be included in any sale. As a result, approximately 500 locations across the country are slated to close permanently.

Florida Shoppers Brace for Retail Closures

These closures reflect a larger trend of financial difficulties facing brick-and-mortar retailers. Rising inflation, changes in consumer spending habits, and the continued growth of online shopping have put pressure on traditional retail stores, leading to widespread downsizing.

Joann is not the only major chain making cutbacks—other retailers, including Kohl’s and Macy’s, are also reducing their store counts in 2025. Analysts predict that more than 15,000 retail stores will shut down nationwide this year, more than doubling the closures from 2024.