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Spinrite closing Listowel store
Teal yarn and a red crochet hook are seen in this undated stock image. (Castorly Stock/
Local crafters may have to shop online or look elsewhere for yarn as a staple of the Listowel community announced it is closing its doors.
In a social media post on Tuesday, the Municipality of North Perth responded to news the Spinrite Manufacturing Facility and Retail Store is closing.
'For over 73 years, Spinrite has been an integral part of our community's identity. Spinrite is a valued corporation, a major employer, and a destination for many through its annual yarn sale. This news is shocking, and we recognize the significant impact this will have on individuals, families and the broader community,' the post read.
According to the company's website, Spinrite was founded in Listowel in 1952 by David Hay. Their products are sold in many stores, including Walmart, Amazon and Micheals.
Their annual yarn sale also hooked avid knitters and crafters, as well as drawing people to the area.
This year's event was held online only, with a social media post from the company stating the decision was made due to safety issues at a new location for the popular sale.
More than 100 employees affected
According to the municipality's post, approximately 140 employees will soon be out of work.
'We have appreciation that some of the administrative, marketing and sales roles will remain in North Perth. I am saddened to learn that the store will also close, though on a timeline different than the factory closure,' Mayor Todd Kasenberg said in the post.
The municipality, he added, will be 'assertive' in supporting the affected employees.
CTV News has reached out to Spinrite.
