I was wondering about that myself. When I was at the Salem Hancocks the other day, they had just opened a new JoAnn's across the road. The clearks and another customer were discussing the new store. The customer said she had just been over there and that she was not happy because it was like the store was geared toward crafters more than sewers.That their craft section was almost out numbering the floor space for the fabric. I haven't been to the Albany JoAnnes for a few months. Well have to go check it out, see if that is what is happening there.