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Bakersfield Fabric Store Faces Closure Due to Owner's Health
20 Aug
Summary
- Owners of F&M Fabrics are seeking a buyer due to health issues.
- The store has served the east Bakersfield community for 40 years.
- Broader industry challenges include e-commerce and shifting habits.
Owners of F&M Fabrics, a cherished east Bakersfield establishment, have issued a warning that the store may soon close its doors. Floraea and Marcel Sescu are seeking a buyer due to significant health issues that prevent them from continuing daily operations.
Marcel Sescu is undergoing treatment for stage-three colon cancer, while Floraea suffers from chronic arthritis. Their son is unable to take over the business as he has relocated to Oklahoma to start his own fabric store.
The store, which has been a cornerstone of the community for 40 years, has seen an outpouring of support from loyal customers and employees. Many fondly recall the store's extensive selection and helpful staff.
F&M Fabrics' potential closure occurs against a backdrop of industry-wide difficulties. U.S. fabric, craft, and sewing supply stores are contending with shifting consumer habits, economic pressures, and the increasing dominance of e-commerce.
