FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The now-vacant Joann Fabrics and Crafts store in north Fresno is set to be demolished to make way for new business.
The 35,000 square-foot building off Highway 41 and Blackstone across from River Park has been empty since May and is now fenced off.
The retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, forcing the closure of at least 500 stores nationwide.
Once a permit is approved, the building will be torn down.
The Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for River Park, Tracy Kashian, says a few businesses have already expressed interest.
No official decision has been made, but she says the developer can build the new site to fit the needs of the tenant.
