Jo-Ann Fabrics is closing its store on U.S. 220 in Roanoke, near Wal-Mart. The store manager said the retailer will shut its doors there by the end of January.

But don’t worry about this crafts and fabrics supply retailer exiting the market altogether. The other area Jo-Ann Fabrics at Crossroads Mall in Roanoke is staying put, according to Karen Archer, a manager there. She said the U.S. 220 store is merging its inventory with her store.

Also, some of the employees from Jo-Ann Fabrics on U.S. 220 will be transferred to the Crossroads store, Archer said.

The reason for Jo-Ann Fabric’s closing is unclear. A spokeswoman with the national retailer, based in Ohio, did not return a call for comment on Monday. Jo-Ann’s had 801 stores in 47 states as of February, according to its Web site. Its stores include traditional sizes and superstores.

Meanwhile, look for closing sales at the U.S. 220 Jo-Ann Fabrics through the holidays. It joins several other local retailers that are shutting down at year end or in early 2008 and are having large close-out sales. They include Bombay Co., the Orvis outlet, and John Norman Clothiers.

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