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<PAGE> 1
Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report on the financial statements of the Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. Savings Plan
401(k) dated May 25, 2000, included in this Form 11-K into the Company's
previously filed Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Jo-Ann
Stores, Inc. Savings Plan 401(k) (#33-32809).
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Cleveland, Ohio,
June 27, 2000.
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