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Re:Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business, cl... by JKCalhoun on Tuesday February 25, 2025 @11:42AM (#43174174)
> The economics of a single dedicated store for hobbyists a la Joann's doesn't work anymore.

More's the pity then.

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Re:Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business, cl... by alephnerd on Tuesday February 25, 2025 @12:01PM (#43174456)
I meant a big box.

I think the hobbyist model will continue to work and thrive if you are a local/regional business

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