Joann Fabrics & Crafts is one of the biggest fabric store chains in the US. It operates over 450 stores nationally and has eight international locations in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Canada.
Joanne Dondero founded the company as a fabric shop in Greensboro, North Carolina, called "Dondero's Ladies' Shop." The company switched to cut-rate retailing when it opened its first store outside of North Carolina in 1977.
In 1978, the company placed its first ad in a local newspaper. In 1979, the company opened 35 stores. In 1983, Joann went public, raising $19 million in the capital.
In 1985, the company acquired department store retailer Haines & Co., which had 11 stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 1986 the company's stock price doubled after Dondero hired new President Steve Seligman and restructured senior management.
The company's fortunes turned around in 1989 with the addition of a significant customer in Wal-Mart. With the help of Wal-Mart, Joann opened 500 new stores between 1990 and 1993. In 1994, the company reached $1 billion in sales for the first time.
Seligman left to run other companies and was replaced by Stephen Lebovitz in 1995. Lebovitz led an expansion into international markets, including Canada, Puerto Rico, and other Latin American countries.
Today, Joann Fabrics & Crafts operates over 450 retail stores, eight of which are outside the US. The company operates in Mexico and Puerto Rico under the name Fabricas y Muebles Joann S.A., Dominican Republic under the name Fabricas y Muebles Joann Dom Rep and Canada under the name JFA Canadian Corp.
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
3015 MN-29 Alexandria, MN 56308I shop here regularly! Friendly staff! Usually find what I need and more!!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1916 E 80th Ave #14 Merrillville, IN 46410They had a lovely yarn selection and everyone was very friendly. Latia was so amazing and patient with us during checkout. I didn't even know there was an app, but she ma ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
7609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903Best in Fort Smith!!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
3703 N Newton St Jasper, IN 47546Great selection in a small space. The single employee I saw was wonderful, but constantly busy. Could use angry employer on the floor.
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1401 Paul Bunyan Dr NW Suite 60 Bemidji, MN 56601Excellent service, great sales and wonderful prices. Nice and clean store
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
4333 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360We purchased 3 different sized frames at 40% off before Thanksgiving.
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Art Supply Store, Bead Store
32065 John R Rd Madison Heights, MI 48071I returned the product back into the store given to an Amy along with my receipt. They were having some systems issues and though the items were purchased in their store ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
5705 S US Hwy 41 Terre Haute, IN 47802My experience with the physical store has always been pleasant the only complaint I have isn't with any specific locations but, instead, the place that does shipping .... ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
7951 Eastchase Pkwy Montgomery, AL 36117Larry made my day by going the extra mile. Took time to locate an item for my project from back stock. Even remembered my name from our phone call. Well done, sir!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1406 Pilgrim Ln Plymouth, IN 46563Love love love this place! If I have a question, the staff is very helpful. On top of that, they are all so nice. The prices can't be beat either. If you add the coupons ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
2637 Lakewood Village Dr No North Little Rock, AR 72116Lady cutting fabric wasnt very personable Lady stocking was very nice and helpful Selection was good, price was a little higher than expected
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1625 W McGalliard Rd Muncie, IN 47304Great
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
14136 Baxter Dr Suite 120 Brainerd, MN 56401Helpful staff friendly. The cashier lady even helped me find a 40% off coupon on my phone!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1129 N Baldwin Ave #32 Marion, IN 46952I came here yesterday to get some fall fabric to make pet bandanas and some fall decor. Staff was very nice and cut my fabric. I even snagged a few really great deals. St ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
143 Federal Rd Brookfield, CT 06804Lovely store! However, I had a terrible experience with the lady cutting my fabric. Dont remember her name, an older woman who was passive aggressive and made for an unpl ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
10030 E Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46229If store has police on not accepting cash bigger then 20 should be posted or explained not just turn down rudely by cashier and not given reason. Asked for manager and re ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1535 S Bradley Rd Santa Maria, CA 93454Decent place. I would get brought here by my artsy friends who were on the hunt for supplies. Personally not my cup of tea, but this place is always managed to have every ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1260 U.S. Hwy 31 N Greenwood, IN 46142Wonderful crafts store! I prefer to come here than to any other craft store. They have almost everything I need in order to do my crafts. Friendly and helpful staff and a ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
136 Elm St A Enfield, CT 06082Melissa the team member was helpful and very kind. Deb the manager is very knowledgeable and helpful. She has really kept the store up despite the hardship of not having ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Art Supply Store, Bead Store
2610 25th St Columbus, IN 47201I always save with the app and the coupons. HOBBY LOBBY doesn't have coupons anymore. So I prefer Joanns. They have a great varietu for all my craft needs and they also h ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
2616 S Shackleford Rd A Little Rock, AR 72205The best Joann's location in this area!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
12635 Felch St #60 Holland, MI 49424I see absolutely no reason to shop here. The store is always messy, poorly stocked and there's hardly ever anyone working.
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
50809 Waterside Dr New Baltimore, MI 48051These people should not be working here. I literally asked for an even exchange. I was switching the color of my thread, and this girl at the register literally gave me a ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1516 N Moorpark Rd Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Why every time I'm here there is only ONE cashier helping a huge line? And the manager came up to help the cashier with something, saw the huge line AND WALKED AWAY. I wa ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1250 Perry Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307Good store for crafts & fair prices. Plenty of choices and options for arts and crafts. Fabric, paint, small accessories, crafting wood, seasonal decor, Circuit supplies, ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
2303 Miracle Mile Bullhead City, AZ 86442I love this place. The staff is veryhelpful
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
35535 Kenai Spur Hwy Soldotna, AK 99669Pickup orders are easy!! Great customer service!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Art Supply Store, Bead Store
1407 Flammang Dr Waterloo, IA 50702My absolute favorite craft store! Their fabric selection is the only one I've found that has vehicle headliner material!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
1605 1st St S Willmar, MN 56201If anyone is missing the helpful trans girl who worked here, I quit because the manager Jade cannot stop riding us so hard. She expects us to close the store and get ever ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1903 Park Ave Muscatine, IA 52761Great experience! Very helpful staff greated me right away. She knew exactly were the item I asked for was. My fabric was awesome too! Glad I went in person instead o ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
206 S Promenade Blvd Rogers, AR 72758The store was stocked very well, loved the selection. The 3 stars is all due to customer service. No greeting when we entered the store, rude employee at the cutting coun ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
2600 Dodge St Suite A-4 Dubuque, IA 52003Always good to go here for supplies when my fiancee has a project she wants to do. Also really helpful to have the crafting space that they are totally chill with custome ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Fabric Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
8745 Glacier Hwy Juneau, AK 99801I visited the store over the weekend and I was slightly disappointed in what they offered. They had a little of everything but not enough of one thing to make it worth sh ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
3271 Marketplace Dr Council Bluffs, IA 51501Stafford super nice and super helpful!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
283 N Dupont Hwy Ste F Dover, DE 19901I don't really go here often, but when I do, I tend to be able to find just what I'm looking for. Admittedly, I only really come here for one kind of fabric for making ch ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1676 Sycamore St Iowa City, IA 52240They're never open anymore. Staffing shortage for months, with a paper sign paying the day's hours, except that isn't even correct.
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
5900 B University Dr Huntsville, AL 35806Always a nice staff
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Art Supply Store, Bead Store
1205 SE 16th Ct Ste 200 Ankeny, IA 50021Friendly staff. Great coupons, just make sure to show the app at checkout. Most of the time they will show me a coupon for a better price. I also enjoy window shopping at ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Art Supply Store, Bead Store
11215 Causeway Blvd Brandon, FL 33511Clearly marked discounted price on end cape large supply so not a misplaced item. Attempt to purchase 2 of the 30 or so items very clearly marked at 70% off rang at 40% o ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Fabric Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1680 E Valley Pkwy Escondido, CA 92027Good service and prices affordable
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
3725 Airport Blvd Unit 100-C Mobile, AL 36608If I said her name wrong please correct me but I looked at her name tag briefly, but she went above and beyond to help me with my flowers for my vase and was the only one ... more
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
2424 US-6 50 Spc 0015 Grand Junction, CO 81505FYI google maps shows the store in the wrong location. If you go where it tells you, youll go to Best Buy. The store is in the mall next to Dicks
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
3835 Mall Ave Fayetteville, AR 72703Had everything on our lists and got sales items we didn't know about and saved 50% on yarn
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
1700 17th St NW Austin, MN 55912Large store with numerous items to choose from, and a very helpful staff.
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
160 Tyler Rd N Red Wing, MN 55066Love there store. So big and spacious. I always find yarn that I can't live without!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
3665 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512Guy with bun cut my fabric was fast helpful an kind thanks for great service my project went great !!! Will probably be back for more!!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
732 Center St Auburn, ME 04210Stopped by to get some craft paint. Nice store, everything was on sale!
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
4801 Outer Loop Louisville, KY 40219Exactly what I was looking for! Super friendly, helpful staff. Great selection
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Bead Store, Craft Store
6930 W Kellogg Dr Wichita, KS 67209Love the selection of jewelry making stuff here. The store is clean and all employees seemed to not hate their job
JOANN Fabric and Crafts
Craft Store, Craft Store, Home Goods Store
3563 NW Federal Hwy Jensen Beach, FL 34957Cut the end of fabric. Worst fabric cit I've ever seen portion off