That is a shame. TheJoanns are actually upgrading their stores in our area. I was thrilled yesterday. I went to a JoAnns that is about 25 miles one way from me. In the past it has been a total mess. They now carry almost a whole aisle of different threads and brands. They have the numbered cutting system where you take a number and they even moved all of the quilt fabrics and notions etc. to the front of the store right where you come in. The best part is that is now clean and neat. The shop nearest to me, about 12 miles has gotten the new thread but I don't think they have room to do what the other stores have done.