Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby is a privately held, family‑owned arts and crafts retailer headquartered in Oklahoma City, operating more than 1,000 stores across the United States

Company facts

Founded
1972
Employees
10,001
Headquarters
United States
Type
Enterprise

About

Hobby Lobby is a privately held, family‑owned arts and crafts retailer headquartered in Oklahoma City, operating more than 1,000 stores across the United States. The company offers a broad assortment of over 70,000 products—including art supplies, craft materials, home décor, holiday merchandise, and jewelry—at competitive prices through its Super Savings & Super Selection® program. Hobby Lobby’s growth strategy emphasizes employee development, with promotions to store‑manager and senior retail roles sourced internally, and a workplace culture rooted in Christian values that prioritizes character building and family support. The company’s debt‑free balance sheet and inclusion on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies underscore its financial stability and market leadership.