»BIZ BEAT: Brookville Payless distribution hub in danger as parent prepares for bankruptcy
Some arts and crafts stores have been successful among changing consumers. Hobby Lobby is among others like new-to-the-market A.C. Moore that have expanded in recent months. A.C. Moore opened its first Dayton-area shop in Centerville late last year.
RELATED: Local family growing Rose and Remington store across the U.S.
Others have struggled. Pat Catan’s, a branch of Michaels Companies, announced plans to close all 36 stores, including one in Springfield.
There are Hobby Lobby stores currently on Bechtle Avenue in Springfield, Old Troy Pike in Huber Heights, North Fairfield Road in Beavercreek, Springboro Pike in Miamisburg and Gilmore Road in Hamilton, among others in the Cincinnati area.
FIVE FAST READS
• Amazon pulls out of plans for HQ2 in New York
• First Wayfair store now permanently open
• DP&L says scammers claiming to be from electric company
• First Wayfair store to permanently open Friday with big discounts
• Walmart hiring 125 truck drivers for area distribution center
About the Author