Here 2 stores no fab 1 store with fab, because they remo'd before the decision, and because no other local source would available.
Somthing I was told long ago had to do w/hobbies, when the times are lean people, do more crafts,fishing,etc. When bad less, too busy working, have to wonder if these decisions aren't made well in advance, by folks that have never experienced these trends....
also think the variety of crafts have changed the industry, now beaders, paper crafts, wood, paint etc. to take up what once was a smaller selection of items, sewing, embroidery, Quilting, Knitting, We all want it all !!! :)