JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores
The place for all things creative
Hudson, United States · Founded 1943 · $1.6B raised
- Headquarters
- Hudson, Ohio
- Employees
- 10001+
- Founded
- 1943
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- joann.com
- Total Funding
- $1.6B
- Last Round
- $1.6B Private EquityMar 2011
- Rounds
- 1
About
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores, founded in 1943, was the largest specialty retailer of fabrics and crafting merchandise in the United States, operating over 800 stores across 49 states. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, the company served DIY crafters, sewers, and hobbyists with fabrics, sewing supplies, yarn, floral, and seasonal merchandise. JOANN filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and was subsequently acquired by Michaels Companies.
Summary
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is an E-Commerce company based in Hudson, United States, founded in 1943. It has raised $1.6B in total across 1 round, most recently a $1.6B Private Equity round in Mar 2011. Investors include Leonard Green & Partners.
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Funding History
Mar 2011
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