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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.

April 29, 2013
Jo-Ann Fabric to open at Fox Run

Brixmor Property Group announced that Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft will open a 12,020-sq.-ft. store at Fox Run, located in Prince Frederick, Md.

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.

January 10, 2013
Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts to open at Conyers Plaza

Brixmor Property Group announced a 24,920-sq.-ft. lease was executed with Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts at Conyers Plaza, located in Conyers, Ga.

December 7, 2012
Leonard Green’s retail investments include Jo-Ann Stores Inc. and J. Crew Group

The Indian government won a non-binding vote in the upper house of parliament on its new policy to allow foreign supermarkets to enter the country's vast retail market, which is put at approximately $450 billion.

November 1, 2012
Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts to open at Cayuga Mall

Brixmor Property Group announced that Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts will open a new store in an 18,350-sq.-ft. space at Cayuga Mall in Ithaca, N.Y.

April 19, 2012
Jo-Ann Fabric joins two New Hampshire shopping centers

The Wilder Cos. announced the addition of Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts at two of its New Hampshire shopping centers.

October 11, 2011
Jo-Ann increases holiday hiring

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

September 12, 2011
Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts to open in former Borders space

Phoenix-based Cole Real Estate Investments said Monday that it has executed a lease with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores in Wyomissing, Pa., for approximately 25,000 sq. ft., backfilling a former Borders location.

August 23, 2011
Retail Shuffle

It’s not easy keeping up with the comings and goings of retail executives these days. Every day seems to bring a change at -- or near -- the top. Hot-off-the-wire is the news that David Campisi, president and CEO of Sports Authority president and CEO, has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position. He will be replaced on an interim president by Darrell Webb, currently chairman and CEO of Jo-Ann Stores!

August 23, 2011
Retail Shuffle

It’s not easy keeping up with the comings and goings of retail executives these days. Every day seems to bring a change at -- or near -- the top. Hot-off-the-wire is the news that David Campisi, president and CEO of Sports Authority president and CEO, has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position. He will be replaced on an interim president by Darrell Webb, currently chairman and CEO of Jo-Ann Stores!

August 23, 2011
Sports Authority CEO resigns, replaced on interim basis by Jo-Ann Stores CEO

David Campisi, CEO and president of Sports Authority has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position, according to The Denver Post and other newspapers.

August 23, 2011
Sports Authority CEO resigns, replaced on interim basis by Jo-Ann Stores CEO

David Campisi, CEO and president of Sports Authority has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position, according to The Denver Post and other newspapers.

June 8, 2011
Jo-Ann Fabrics to open at Freshwater-Stateline Plaza

Centro Properties Group announced a 13,865-sq.-ft. lease has been executed with Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts at Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, located in Enfield, Conn.

April 6, 2011
Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts to open in former Comp USA store

New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Welco Realty, an X Team partner, announced that it has signed a lease representing Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft for 30,000 sq. ft. for a flagship store in the former Comp USA space in Paramus, N.J.

March 18, 2011
Jo-Ann shareholders approve merger

Shareholders of Jo-Ann Stores on Friday approved a $1.6 billion merger with an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners.

March 18, 2011
Jo-Ann shareholders approve merger

Shareholders of Jo-Ann Stores on Friday approved a $1.6 billion merger with an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners.

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

Jo-Ann Stores reported Wednesday that net income for the quarter ended Jan. 29 rose 8.9% to $40.4 million, compared with $37.1 million in the year-ago period.

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

Jo-Ann Stores reported Wednesday that net income for the quarter ended Jan. 29 rose 8.9% to $40.4 million, compared with $37.1 million in the year-ago period.

February 15, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores to move forward with sale to Leonard Green

Jo-Ann Stores announced Tuesday that it has received no other takeover bids after a nearly two-month "go-shop" period.

February 15, 2011
Jo-Ann Stores to move forward with sale to Leonard Green

Jo-Ann Stores announced Tuesday that it has received no other takeover bids after a nearly two-month "go-shop" period.

January 18, 2011
Cedar Shopping Centers acquires Colonial Commons for $49.1 million

Cedar Shopping Centers said Tuesday it has closed on the acquisition of Colonial Commons in Lower Paxton Township, Pa.

December 23, 2010
Jo-Ann Stores to be bought by Leonard Green for $1.6 billion

Jo-Ann Stores said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for $1.6 billion in cash.

December 23, 2010
Jo-Ann Stores to be bought by Leonard Green for $1.6 billion

Jo-Ann Stores said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for $1.6 billion in cash.

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