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This sounds cynical, but I don't really think JoAnns is interested in crafter satisfaction. Their goal is money in the pockets of their shareholders so they will make great efforts to get and sell cheap fad items in huge quantities and call it a day. Quality hasn't been a consideration for quite some time, though I did see a display of Liberty fabrics there and I nearly passed out from shock. (It only included a few micro prints in muted colors, but at least it was quality) This new re-branding kick just demonstrates to me their desire to make a quick buck with fad based "quickie" one time projects. I think they're going to keep JoAnns barely alive as long as they can give it fast infusions of random a few times a year. The crafts don't matter, the dividends do. Just my humble opinion -- age 72: 3yrs with a Belgian tailor: 7yrs costuming: currently quilting and embroidering.
In big box retail, Instructors aren't paid well usually. I have been to classes that are amazing and some were so bad. I have had better luck at small shop owners for classes.
Happy values fabric? My order will arrive tomorrow. Navy blue with white stripes ; how bad can it be if 100% cotton. Ill add SF101 of. Too thin or loosely woven. Dollar Tree? Id check it out. Walmart? I’ll check it out. Joann’s Fabric? Been there and done that
I think the goal is to lure you in thinking most of the store is on sale. Then you shop and have no idea what the total is until you ring it all up. That crap doesn’t work when your shoppers go online. I can see the cart total too easily.
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Thank you for keeping us up to date on what's going up with Joann (Jo-And).
Great and informative video! Thank you
This sounds cynical, but I don't really think JoAnns is interested in crafter satisfaction. Their goal is money in the pockets of their shareholders so they will make great efforts to get and sell cheap fad items in huge quantities and call it a day. Quality hasn't been a consideration for quite some time, though I did see a display of Liberty fabrics there and I nearly passed out from shock. (It only included a few micro prints in muted colors, but at least it was quality) This new re-branding kick just demonstrates to me their desire to make a quick buck with fad based "quickie" one time projects. I think they're going to keep JoAnns barely alive as long as they can give it fast infusions of random a few times a year. The crafts don't matter, the dividends do. Just my humble opinion -- age 72: 3yrs with a Belgian tailor: 7yrs costuming: currently quilting and embroidering.
@@Zine2me I think you've hit the nail on the head. I agree with every point you made!
There are no stockholders!!
this is hysterical! my Michaels is worse merchandise than my jo anns
In big box retail, Instructors aren't paid well usually. I have been to classes that are amazing and some were so bad. I have had better luck at small shop owners for classes.
Happy values fabric? My order will arrive tomorrow. Navy blue with white stripes ; how bad can it be if 100% cotton. Ill add SF101 of. Too thin or loosely woven. Dollar Tree? Id check it out. Walmart? I’ll check it out. Joann’s Fabric? Been there and done that
That interview was awesome! Excellent job Jen😊
Thanks so much!
60 yrs young here
I think the goal is to lure you in thinking most of the store is on sale. Then you shop and have no idea what the total is until you ring it all up. That crap doesn’t work when your shoppers go online. I can see the cart total too easily.
Dollar Tree is good when you are in a pinch. The quality isn’t the best