COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — JOANN fabrics and crafts store is closing its Cockeysville store this month, and the building is set to be replaced by an Aldi supermarket.
JOANN confirmed that its last day of business at the Church Lane Center, on York Road near Cranbrook Road, is Jan. 15.
Hi! There is not a list of stores that is closing in January. Any store closures that we have planned are part of our normal business evaluation process. We are definitely not going out of business or having any mass store closures.
— JOANN Fabric & Craft (@JoAnn_Stores) November 28, 2022
A company spokesperson said:
"In alignment with standard brick and mortar business processes, JOANN closes stores occasionally while simultaneously investing in, and opening brand new stores to best meet the needs of our customers."
JOANN also has stores in Owings Mills, Parkville, Bel Air, Westminster, Columbia, Severna Park and Annapolis.
Meanwhile, Aldi supermarket went before the county in August to open a new store at the Cockeysville location.
The supermarket confirmed that it's scheduled to open this fall.
"We look forward to serving the Cockeysville residents and providing them with the best grocery shopping experience. We will be sure to reach out when we have more information regarding the opening," said an Aldi spokesperson.
Aldi has another store about 2 1/2 miles south on York Road, in Timonium.
Aldi continues to open supermarkets throughout the area, and most recently opened a store in Abingdon, Harford County, last month.
