Overall impact
D (39)

Commentary

JOANN Inc is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 39.3 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), JOANN Inc ranks 71st out of 93 industry peers, behind Outdoor Living Supply, Appliance Recycling Centers of America, FTD Companies and 67 others, and ahead of Winmark, Zumiez, Travelcenters and 19 others. On top material causes for JOANN Inc's industry (Retail), JOANN Inc performs well in Equal Pay and Opportunity (82.1 score) and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (81.4) and performs poorly in Arts and Culture Access (25.3 score), Quality Lifelong Education (21.2), Fair Labor Practices (1.5) and 7 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1943
Employees
5,000
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Specialty Retail
Sub-industry
Other Specialty Retail
SASB industry
Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Ohio, United States
Share classes
JOAN
Description
JOANN Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of sewing and fabrics, and arts and crafts category products in the United States. The company products in sewing category include cotton fabrics; warm fabrics, such as fleece and flannel fabrics; home decorating and utility fabrics and accessories; fashion and sportswear fabrics; special occasion fabrics; pillow forms; stuffing, batting, and foams; seasonally themed and licensed fabric designs; and sewing construction supplies comprising cutting implements, threads, zippers, trims, tapes, pins, elastic, and buttons, as well as patterns for sewing projects. Its products in arts and crafts, home décor, and other categories consist of yarn and yarn accessories, and needlecraft kits and supplies; paper crafting components; craft materials; fine art materials; sewing machines, craft technology, lighting, irons, organizers, and other products; artificial floral products; seasonal décor and entertaining products; home décor accessories; ready-made frames; comprehensive assortment books and magazines; and non-merchandise services. The company offers its products through retail stores, as well as online. The company was formerly known as Jo-Ann Stores Holdings Inc. and changed its name to JOANN Inc. in February 2021. JOANN Inc. was founded in 1943 and is based in Hudson, Ohio.
Material causes
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