Hancock Fabrics closing all stores
Just saw a message on one of my groups, so Googled.
04-02-2016, 03:57 PM
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It is sad. They had over 200 stores and over 4000 employees. A major fabric competitor is now gone. Sold to a liquidator, and all the assets are being sold off in Going out of business sales. A shame. I will miss Hancocks.
04-02-2016, 10:16 PM
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That is so sad. There is one by me, but their going out of business "sale" has been really slow to get going! 30 - 40% off, with a minimum 2 yard cut. Some other things are a deeper discount. I've bought several patterns, and a rotating mat, and some great deals on buttons. I'll have to check out the other store that is near by... I was there last week and they had not started any sales!
04-03-2016, 02:50 AM
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Oh no! My Hancock's was one of the ones that wasn't being closed. We only have a Hobby Lobby and one LQS (with limited fabrics, as it is mainly a sewing machine and quilting machine dealer) besides the Hancocks. Good thing I have a wonderful stash!
04-03-2016, 06:48 AM
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The last few times I was in a Hancock Fabric store I left without buying anything. The fabric was not good quality and the notions were over priced. I remember when the store was a great place to shop, but over the last decade it has lost the quality. I think I read another company bought out the inventory of Hancock Fabric.
04-03-2016, 07:36 AM
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The last few times I was in a Hancock Fabric store I left without buying anything. The fabric was not good quality and the notions were over priced. I remember when the store was a great place to shop, but over the last decade it has lost the quality. I think I read another company bought out the inventory of Hancock Fabric.
I prefer JoAnn's anyways, for me it's like Norm walking into Cheers. Everyone says Hello!......lol
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