Jo-Ann Upholds Tradition; Stores Will Be Closed Thanksgiving Day

HUDSON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the nation’s leading fabric and craft
specialty retailer, announced that in keeping with its longstanding
commitment to family values, it will close all of its 850 stores on
Thanksgiving Day.

“We greatly appreciate our Team Members and customers, and are proud to
continue our tradition of being closed on Thanksgiving Day, allowing all
to spend the day with their families,” said Jill Soltau, chief executive
officer and president at Jo-Ann. “For those customers who wish to browse
or shop on Thanksgiving, we offer an amazing and inspirational selection
of fabrics and crafts online at joann.com.”

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores will re-open for business at 6 a.m. on
Black Friday. Products and inspirational projects from Jo-Ann are also
available online at joann.com.

Visit joann.com/holiday
for holiday inspiration and products or for more information on daily
store hours and locations visit Joann.com.

About Jo-Ann Stores, LLC

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the nation’s largest fabric and craft
retailer with locations in 49 states, was founded in 1943 as a single
retail store. Today, 850 Jo-Ann stores across the country provide
consumers all the fabrics, craft supplies and inspiration they need,
conveniently under one roof. For additional information, visit joann.com.
To make creative connections, visit joann.com/community.

Contacts

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Beth Shivak
Corporate
Communications
330-463-8661
beth.shivak@joann.com