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Canton crafter impacted by closure of Joann Fabrics: "I'm out of business"

Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Fabrics filed for a second bankruptcy this week, announcing the closure of nearly 500 stores nationwide.
The closure of Joann Fabrics has significantly impacted local businesses like that of Canton crafter, Mary Ann Iveljic, who has been forced to close her crafting business due to the unavailability of supplies. Joann Fabrics, a major supplier for crafting materials, has been closing stores across the U.S., including in Canton, Ohio, as part of a broader retail downsizing trend. Iveljic, who relied heavily on Joann for her materials, expressed that without this key supplier, her business could not sustain itself, leading to her decision to shut down. This situation highlights the ripple effect that the closure of large retail chains can have on small, local businesses and the crafting community at large.

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