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Post by AngieJoy on Jan 8, 2025 2:25:28 GMT
6/3. Sunday was our final day open to the public and the store is officially closed. Mixed feelings, but mostly just relief at this point. br]  Update: holy cow. Today was our first day liquidation and it was BONKERS. I’ve never seen a team of employees run their butts off so hard….we’re exhausted! They’re amazing. OP: 🥺😢 I am totally heartbroken. I manage a large, locally owned craft store. They’re closing three of their 7 locations, and my store is on the closeout list. I’ve known for a couple of weeks, but they just made the news public. We expect to be out of the building by the middle of May. [ |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jan 8, 2025 2:27:58 GMT
I am sorry. That is too bad. Sad to see any locally owned businesses close, but especially a craft store.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 8, 2025 2:30:34 GMT
That’s really sad. I love independent craft stores and all the ones around me have closed up too.
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Post by valincal on Jan 8, 2025 2:33:19 GMT
Aww…so sorry.
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Post by flanz on Jan 8, 2025 2:33:33 GMT
I'm sorry.
It's so very tough for brick and mortar shops...
I hope you find another job you enjoy.
((( hugs )))
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Post by breetheflea on Jan 8, 2025 2:33:48 GMT
🥺😢 I am totally heartbroken. I manage a large, locally owned craft store. They’re closing three of their 7 locations, and my store is on the closeout list. I’ve known for a couple of weeks, but they just made the news public. We expect to be out of the building by the middle of May. Is it Craft Warehouse? I knew the Salem one was closing, but just found out one of the Vancouver ones is closing too  |
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Post by AngieJoy on Jan 8, 2025 2:37:07 GMT
🥺😢 I am totally heartbroken. I manage a large, locally owned craft store. They’re closing three of their 7 locations, and my store is on the closeout list. I’ve known for a couple of weeks, but they just made the news public. We expect to be out of the building by the middle of May. Is it Craft Warehouse? I knew the Salem one was closing, but just found out one of the Vancouver ones is closing too Yep. Salem, Beaverton (my store) and Mill Plain Vancouver |
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Post by librarylady on Jan 8, 2025 3:12:04 GMT
I am sad with you.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 8, 2025 3:19:39 GMT
Oh that's so sad. I hate to see independent stores closing. |
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Post by malibou on Jan 8, 2025 4:09:09 GMT
Damn, so sorry you are losing a job you enjoy, and I also hate seeing the independent stores closing.
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Post by bc2ca on Jan 8, 2025 4:27:26 GMT
This does make me sad and I'm sorry it is directly impacting you.
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Post by deekaye on Jan 8, 2025 4:44:20 GMT
Oh no, sad! I always swing into the Vancouver store on my way from Washington to Oregon to visit my daughter's family. So sorry you are losing your job. |
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Post by cindytred on Jan 8, 2025 4:46:54 GMT
That's terrible. I am sure the people in your community are sad too.
Cindy
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Post by used2scrap on Jan 8, 2025 5:13:46 GMT
I’m sorry. 😢
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Post by hopemax on Jan 8, 2025 5:14:13 GMT
Is it Craft Warehouse? I knew the Salem one was closing, but just found out one of the Vancouver ones is closing too Yep. Salem, Beaverton (my store) and Mill Plain Vancouver My in-laws used to live in Beaverton, and that store was my MIL’s “go-to” store for her stamping stuff. I’m sorry to hear this news. |
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Post by VanC on Jan 8, 2025 5:19:19 GMT
OH my goodness! Years ago back when the world was young and I was climbing the corporate ladder I worked for Silk Greenhouse and got caught up in a huge 150 store shutdown at Christmas time but we didn't have much warning at all. It was awful because we had sold our home and moved to Oregon to manage a new store.
Luckily I got hired into a MIT program. I actually used to work at the Craft Warehouse in Gresham when it was still a Ben Franklin owned by Jeson Enterprises and a part of Sierra Pacific Crafts. After I left because of DH's health I used to see Rob and Greg at the HIA shows for a few years. Very small world.
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Post by AngieJoy on Jan 8, 2025 5:21:13 GMT
OH my goodness! Years ago back when the world was young and I was climbing the corporate ladder I worked for Silk Greenhouse and got caught up in a huge 150 store shutdown at Christmas time but we didn't have much warning at all. It was awful because we had sold our home and moved to Oregon to manage a new store.
Luckily I got hired into a MIT program. I actually used to work at the Craft Warehouse in Gresham when it was still a Ben Franklin owned by Jeson Enterprises and a part of Sierra Pacific Crafts. After I left because of DH's health I used to see Rob and Greg at the HIA shows for a few years. Very small world. small world! It’s still Jeson Ent. And SPC. ❤️ |
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Post by brynn on Jan 8, 2025 7:19:57 GMT
I'm sorry this is directly impacting you. I hate seeing communities lose independent stores.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jan 8, 2025 7:20:20 GMT
I'm sorry, both for you and for the crafting community. Have you got something else lined up?
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Post by gillyp on Jan 8, 2025 10:13:59 GMT
What a miserable start to the new year for you, I’m sorry.
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Post by mommaho on Jan 8, 2025 10:34:02 GMT
I'm sorry ~ at least you have until May but still, it is never easy!
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Post by jill8909 on Jan 8, 2025 10:54:47 GMT
I hope you are able to find another job you enjoy soon
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Post by lainey on Jan 8, 2025 12:36:17 GMT
I'm so sorry, I hope you find another job you love as much as this one.
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Post by lisae on Jan 8, 2025 12:41:03 GMT
I'm sorry. I so hate to see small businesses close.
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Post by compeateropeator on Jan 8, 2025 12:56:12 GMT
I am so sorry. It is very disheartening to hear of local business being closed. I wish you well with your future endeavors.
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Post by dawnnikol on Jan 8, 2025 13:11:08 GMT
That sucks, I'm so sorry.
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Post by getting started on Jan 8, 2025 13:18:28 GMT
I'm sorry to hear the news. I hope you find another craft job you love.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 8, 2025 13:57:19 GMT
Oh, darn it. It's so hard to lose a job you enjoy. And I hate seeing any independent stores close.
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Post by MZF on Jan 8, 2025 14:00:05 GMT
I'm sorry to hear of another craft store closing, and more loss of jobs. When I visited my brother in Idaho last Sept, I think that's the craft store we went to close to him--big, wonderful selection of products with helpful staff. I told the lady in the fabric department that I wish I could trade one of our not-so-great chain stores for them.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 8, 2025 14:13:52 GMT
Uggg, that sucks for you and for crafting people! Is it possible to transfer to another store?
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