All Pat Catan's Stores Closing In Ohio, Surrounding States

Pat Catan's will close all of its Ohio stores, and its locations in surrounding states. The retail arts and crafts store has 36 stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia.

Up to 12 of the to-be closed stores could be reopened as Michaels locations. The Michaels Companies purchased Pat Catan's parent company in 2016. Chuck Rubin, chairman and CEO of The Michaels Companies, said the decision to shutter the Pat Catan's brand came after a comprehensive review.

“This was not an easy decision, and I am grateful for the contributions of our Pat Catan’s Team Members. As we work through the closing process, we intend to provide employment opportunities or transition support for all Team Members," said Rubin in a statement.

The rebranded Michaels stores could reopen in 2019, Rubin noted. The Michaels Companies will also maintain a support and distribution center in Strongsville, to support the business's wholesale operations.

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Pat Catan's 2018 net sales are project to be approximately $111 million, the Michaels Companies said in a press release.

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