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May 16, 2013
Jo-Ann gears up for Memorial Day weekend event

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores plans to honor past and present members of the armed forces with its Military Discount Days — a four-day, in-store-only event Memorial Day weekend.

May 1, 2013
Jo-Ann hires former Disney, JCP exec

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has hired former Disney and J.C. Penney’s executive Kris Arabia as VP of product development. Arabia will report to SVP and chief marketing and merchandising officer Riddianne Kline.

April 16, 2013
Jo-Ann brings a bit of OSU campus into stores

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has added The Ohio State University to its assortment of exclusively licensed collegiate fabrics.

April 16, 2013
Jo-Ann brings a bit of OSU campus into stores

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has added The Ohio State University to its assortment of exclusively licensed collegiate fabrics.

March 27, 2013
Jo-Ann Stores selects Demandware for digital commerce

Enterprise cloud commerce solution-provider Demandware announced that Jo-Ann Stores has selected the Demandware Commerce platform to support its digital commerce strategy.

March 27, 2013
Jo-Ann Stores selects Demandware for digital commerce

Enterprise cloud commerce solution-provider Demandware announced that Jo-Ann Stores has selected the Demandware Commerce platform to support its digital commerce strategy.

March 19, 2013
Jo-Ann donates more than $5M in 2012

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores announced that in 2012 the company’s year-end corporate giving total surpassed $5 million for the first time in the retailer’s history.

March 13, 2013
Jo-Ann opens 800th store

HUDSON, Ohio — Shortly after Michaels reported Q4 sales growth, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores will officially open its 800th store on March 21 in Slidell, La.

“Reaching our 800th store is a testament to the hard work of Jo-Ann Team Members around the country, our customers’ passion for crafting and sewing, and their appreciation of our retail concept as a one-stop creative destination,” said Travis Smith, chief executive officer and president for Jo-Ann.

February 18, 2013
Jo-Ann marketing head to assume merchandising responsibilities

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has named Riddianne Kline SVP chief marketing and merchandising officer.

February 18, 2013
Jo-Ann marketing head to assume merchandising responsibilities

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has named Riddianne Kline SVP chief marketing and merchandising officer.

November 19, 2012
Jo-Ann magnifies mobile initiatives

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has launched a mobile-optimized version of Joann.com, m.joann.com, to facilitate shopping for smartphone users just in time for the holiday shopping season.

July 17, 2012
Jo-Ann offers ideas, inspiration with new iPad app

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has launched an iPad app to help customers find everything they need for their next project.

November 17, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores bucks Thanksgiving Day sales trend

While many retailers are boasting about opening on Thanksgiving Day night to give shoppers an early start on the Black Friday weekend, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is going in a different direction and will stay closed for the holiday.

October 10, 2011
Jo-Ann increases holiday hiring

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has announced it will increase its work force by more than 15% for the holiday season.

August 23, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores names new CEO

Jo-Ann Stores has announced the promotion of Travis Smith to CEO effective immediately, replacing Darrell Webb. Webb will retain his position as chairman of the board for Jo-Ann Stores and become the interim CEO of Sports Authority. Jo-Ann and Sports Authority are both owned by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.

August 23, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores names new CEO

Jo-Ann Stores has announced the promotion of Travis Smith to CEO effective immediately, replacing Darrell Webb. Webb will retain his position as chairman of the board for Jo-Ann Stores and become the interim CEO of Sports Authority. Jo-Ann and Sports Authority are both owned by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.

August 23, 2011
New leadership announced at Sports Authority

Sports Authority announced that Darrell Webb has been named as interim CEO of the company, replacing David Campisi who is resigning as CEO and president of the company.

August 23, 2011
New leadership announced at Sports Authority

Sports Authority announced that Darrell Webb has been named as interim CEO of the company, replacing David Campisi who is resigning as CEO and president of the company.

March 18, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores approves merger agreement

Jo-Ann Stores announced that its shareholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement between an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and the company.

March 18, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores approves merger agreement

Jo-Ann Stores announced that its shareholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement between an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and the company.

March 10, 2011
Jo-Ann Q4 profit up 8.9%, will open 55 to 60 stores in 2011

The fabric and crafts business showed signs of growth, as Jo-Ann Stores reported fourth-quarter sales and income growth, and announced plans to open and remodel a number of stores this year.

March 10, 2011
Jo-Ann Q4 profit up 8.9%, will open 55 to 60 stores in 2011

The fabric and crafts business showed signs of growth, as Jo-Ann Stores reported fourth-quarter sales and income growth, and announced plans to open and remodel a number of stores this year.

December 23, 2010
Jo-Ann Stores to be acquired for $1.6 billion

Jo-Ann Stores announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., for a total price of approximately $1.6 billion, or $61 per share in cash.

December 23, 2010
Jo-Ann Stores to be acquired for $1.6 billion

Jo-Ann Stores announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., for a total price of approximately $1.6 billion, or $61 per share in cash.

November 21, 2010
Perdue joins Cardlytics board

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