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Jo-Ann Stores Selects Demandware for Digital Commerce

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Jo-Ann Stores Selects Demandware for Digital Commerce

Nation’s largest fabric and craft retailer to leverage Demandware’s cloud-based commerce platform to drive growth and innovation for its ecommerce channel

BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Demandware®, Inc. (NYS: DWRE) , the industry-leading provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, today announced that Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., the largest fabric and craft retailer in the U.S., with more than 800 stores, has selected the Demandware Commerce platform to support its digital commerce strategy. Demandware’s cloud-based infrastructure will help Jo-Ann Stores to realize operational efficiencies and best-in-class performance.

“We needed a flexible digital commerce platform that would allow us to move quickly to meet the evolving needs of our customers across our web and mobile channels,” said Matt Susz, CIO, Jo-Ann Stores. “Demandware’s cloud-based platform will allow us to deliver innovative brand experiences to inspire and spark our customers’ creativity wherever they choose to shop with us.”

“Jo-Ann Stores services an increasingly digital consumer and understands the importance of delivering a seamless shopping experience across its multiple channels. With Demandware, they have the tools and support to build distinct brand experiences that will further strengthen customer loyalty and drive revenue. We are delighted to be working with Jo-Ann Stores and are committed to their ongoing success,” said Jeffrey Barnett, COO, Demandware.

Jo-Ann Stores is working with Demandware LINK Solution Partner, Lyons Consulting Group on the development and system integration of its new site. In addition, Jo-Ann Stores will leverage pre-built integrations to third-party technologies available through the Demandware LINK Technology Marketplace.

About Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the nation’s largest fabric and craft retailer with locations in 49 states, was founded in 1943 as a single retail store. Today, more than 800 Jo-Ann stores across the country provide customers all the fabrics, craft supplies and inspiration they need, conveniently under one roof. For additional information, visit www.joann.com.

About Demandware

Demandware, a leader in digital commerce, enables the world’s premier retailers to move faster and grow faster in the changing face of retail. Demandware’s enterprise cloud platform minimizes the costs and complexities of running global, omni-channel commerce operations, and …read more
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Mace Security International Welcomes Garnett R. Meador

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Mace Security International Welcomes Garnett R. Meador

SOLON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mace Security International is pleased to announce the appointment of Garnett R. Meador as General Counsel & Senior VP Operations effective April 2nd, 2013. The addition of Garnett is another step in strengthening the Mace Brand and presence world-wide. “Garnett was instrumental in helping Jo- Ann Stores, Inc. reach its strategic objectives and he will be instrumental in helping Mace Security International become the #1 brand in personal security, protection and safety. We are very excited for Garnett to join the team and assist the management team in the transformation of the brand,” stated President and CEO John McCann. Below is a brief bio on Garnett. He will work out of the corporate offices in Ohio and report to John McCann.

From 2006-2013, Garnett was part of the Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. team that implemented an aggressive strategic plan, leading to impressive performance in many areas and precipitating the private acquisition of Jo-Ann in 2011 by the private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Jo-Ann was formerly traded on the NYSE (symbol: JAS) and is the largest retailer of fabrics and one of the largest specialty retailers of crafts with nearly 800 stores in 49 states.

Prior to Jo-Ann, Garnett served as legal counsel and a member of the leadership team for several closely-held businesses, including a software product and development business serving Fortune 100 manufacturers and consumer products companies and a regional health care staffing business serving institutional medical facilities throughout the State of Ohio and surrounding states.

Garnett holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

Garnett is also a Board Member of the non-profit organization “IPM,” an international organization that works across borders of faith, culture and economic circumstances with women and children to create partnerships that build justice, peace and hope.

About Mace

Mace Security International, Inc. (OTC PINK: MACE) is a manufacturer and provider of personal defense, safety, and electronic security products to consumer and business market segments under the highly recognized Mace® brand. Mace also owns and operates a UL/ETL listed central station providing remote monitoring services to the wholesale security trade. For more information, go to www.mace.com or write to Mace Security International, Inc., 29100 Aurora Road, Suite 100, Solon, Ohio 44139.

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Jo-Ann Awards Second Annual First Generation Scholarship for Fashion Design and Merchandising

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Jo-Ann Awards Second Annual First Generation Scholarship for Fashion Design and Merchandising

$5,000 Scholarship awarded to Kent State University Fashion Merchandising major

HUDSON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading fabric and craft specialty retailer in America, is proud to announce the recipient of the second annual Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. First Generation Scholarship for Fashion Design and Merchandising: Vanessa Reese, Fashion Merchandising major at Kent State University in Ohio.

“At Jo-Ann, we care deeply about helping children and young adults pursue the education they deserve. For that reason, we have set up this scholarship for first generation Kent State students in addition to other corporate social responsibility programs aimed at bettering the education of students in our communities,” said Tom Williams, senior vice president, human resources for Jo-Ann. “Vanessa is already a very accomplished young lady, and we hope that this scholarship allows her to pursue opportunities she may not have been able to otherwise. We wish her the best of luck as she continues to follow her dreams.”

The Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. First Generation Scholarship for Fashion Design and Merchandising is awarded to a first generation college student enrolled in The Fashion School at Kent State University. Scholarship recipients are selected based upon academic achievement and involvement in activities relating to fabrics, crafts or sewing. In addition, recipients must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50.

All applicants must also write an essay as to why they are applying for this scholarship and what it means to them to be one of the first members of their family to commit to graduating with a four-year degree. In this essay, applicants are also asked to address specific examples of how they performed as a leader among their sewing or crafting social group.

To learn more about how Jo-Ann supports its communities, visit Joann.com.

About Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the nation’s leading fabric and craft retailer with locations in 49 states, was founded in 1943 as a single retail store. Today, approximately 800 Jo-Ann stores across the country provide consumers all the fabrics, craft supplies and inspiration they need, conveniently under one roof. For additional information, visit Joann.com. To make creative connections, visit Joann.com/community.

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