Fabrics retailer Joann has started going-out-of-business sales at some locations after filing for bankruptcy and announcing the closure of hundreds of stores.

Bankrupt crafts and fabric retailer Joann Inc. is set to begin final sales and closing stores after obtaining court approval on Friday.

Joann has started going-out-of-business sales at some of its stores around the country, including two locations in Vermont. The fabric and craft retail chain announced last week that it would be closing roughly 500 of its more than 800 stores around the country.

Joann has started going-out-of-business sales at some of its stores around the country, including one in Rhode Island. The fabric and craft retail chain announced last week that it would be closing roughly 500 of its more than 800 stores around the country.