NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on April 1, 2011, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a). [ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) That on March 18, 2011 the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution therefore and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right to receive an immediate cash payment. The merger between Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. and Needle Merger Sub Corp. a wholly-ownder subsidiary of Needle Holdings Inc. which is beneficially owned by affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. became effective on March 18, 2011. Each share of Common Stock of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. was converted for $61.00 in cash, without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes. The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from trading on March 21, 2011.