I hear you. We have lost several in the past 2 years. My friends and I have a day planned this Thursday to visit two local shops and do lunch. I believe it is the competition not only from corporations like Joann's but also the online fabric stores, etc. And I am guilty at shopping at all of them. I wish I could totally support my local shops but sometimes the deals on line are too good and I do a lot of charity quilting. Sad situation.