- Q2 SSS 3.3%.
- Guides 2009 SSS 2-3.5%.
- Guides FY09 EPS $0.95-1.05 (had seen $0.75-0.85) v $0.94e.

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• JAS Yesterday 04:02pm
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• JAS 12/1/2008 07:32am
  Jo-Ann Stores, Inc Price Target lowered to $14 from $17 at Wedbush, maintains hold rating
  
• JAS 11/6/2008 08:07am
  Jo-Ann Stores, Inc Reports Q3 Revenues $480.1M v $502Me; Q3 SSS -1.5%-Guides Q3 EPS slight improved from last years $0.32 v $0.32e
  

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