Everything You Need To Know Before Shopping At Jo-Ann Stores
There are few places that offer the same pizzazz, excitement, and sheer joy of savings as Jo-Ann stores. For DIYers and aspiring crafters, Jo-Ann has it all — from aisles of journaling and scrapbooking supplies to rows of glitter, yarn, beads, and more, including one-on-one crafting classes and personal shoppers (via CNBC). It's true, Jo-Ann has a certain je ne sais quoi. In fact, Jo-Ann is so loved that the company (JOANN, Inc.) filed to go public in February (via Market Realist).
More and more Americans are looking to arts and crafts as a way to relieve stress and find comfort (via Smithsonian Magazine). The surge in creativity gave Jo-Ann a welcome boost, with a 24.3 percent rise in sales (via Fortune). "Fundamentally there has been a shift for people who want to do more do-it-yourself projects," Jo-Ann stores CEO, Wade Miquelon, tells Fortune. "More people that are manufacturing from their kitchen counter — we provide lots of items to support them."
Whether you're a Jo-Ann Fabrics fanatic or you find yourself scrolling through Pinterest's DIY boards, here are a few things you should know before shopping at Jo-Ann stores.
Jo-Ann stores shopping hacks
Shopping for crafting supplies can get expensive, especially if you're unsure of where to look for the best deals. When it comes to shopping at Jo-Ann stores, however, there are a few hacks you can use to get around paying the full sticker price on your list of crafting must-haves (via The Krazy Coupon Lady). For example, websites like coupons.com and retailmenot.com offer a variety of coupons that you can use at Jo-Ann stores. And, while many of those coupons note that you can only use one per transaction, some clerks may allow customers to double-up on coupons — so it never hurts to ask (via Don't Waste Your Money)!
According to Jo-Ann employee AMA (via reddit), some customers bring a family member or spouse so that they can use their second coupon. "It's actually funny when the line's long so the husband and wife are checking out and different registers and the guy keeps looking over at his wife to make sure he's doing it right," writes reddit user mjaybe. What's more? In addition to offering both teacher (via JOANN) and military discounts (via JOANN), Jo-Ann stores offer up to 20 percent off on certain days.