Bankrupt retail chain unloads store leases, key assets

Roughly 700 locations are available following a bankruptcy filing

Feb 16, 2025 - 16:37
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Bankrupt retail chain unloads store leases, key assets

The past few years have been brutal for retailers. An astounding 7,327 retail stores closed their doors in 2024, with several high-profile chains filing for bankruptcy.

Joann filed for bankruptcy in March 2024 and initially managed to keep its doors open. Now, it's making plans to close 500 stores across the U.S.