Hobby lobby is coming to the villages

[Lottoguy]

For a long time that large lot on 466 across from the high school was rumored to be a future home for a Costco. But, instead it was announced that a Hobby Lobby will be built on that site.

https://youtu.be/_jru0tHxf0E

[Bogie Shooter]

Yes, we know……..😎

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/varies-rumors-concerning-where-hobby-lobby-will-located-330547/

[champion6]

For a long time that large lot on 466 across from the high school was rumored to be a future home for a Costco. But, instead it was announced that a Hobby Lobby will be built on that site.

https://youtu.be/_jru0tHxf0E
Already being discussed here: https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/varies-rumors-concerning-where-hobby-lobby-will-located-330547/

[dougjb]

Yawn as to Hobby Lobby! Definitely overrated. How on earth is this big business not treated as a company but as a mom and pop shop?

[dewilson58]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

Yawn as to Hobby Lobby! Definitely overrated. How on earth is this big business not treated as a company but as a mom and pop shop?

Guess we will not be seeing you there than.

[gatorbill1]

I won't shop there. I am sure they will do well without me.

[Luggage]

I really could care less as the owners of hobby lobby are nothing to talk about. And they gave up their model trains many years ago. We have Michaels, walmart, several sewing shops and many other small independent retailers that do very well now

[thevillages2013]

For a long time that large lot on 466 across from the high school was rumored to be a future home for a Costco. But, instead it was announced that a Hobby Lobby will be built on that site.

https://youtu.be/_jru0tHxf0E

I cannot put in words how freaking excited I am! Finally Finally a Hobby Lobby! One store I can get all my darning supplies!:bigbow:

[GaryKoca]

My least favorite store of all. Rows and rows of sewing threads, rows and rows of picture frames. Ugh! LOL

[DaleDivine]

My neighbor will be going there. He gets some of his RC car parts from HL...
:coolsmiley:

[Rwirish]

Good, Don’t need Costco!

[Hifred]

When will the Costco Jokes ever end. I actually have been reading TOTV for a decade and every year someone says Costco has a plan to build in TV. Actually I chose TV because I actually believed Costco was going to build here (HA HA) ..... OMG you guys stop already. I chuckle every time I read about Costco. I think we should copy all the posts that mention Costco and send it to their board of directors and force them to build at least a little mini Costco here in TV. :icon_wink:

[thevillages2013]

I cannot put in words how freaking excited I am! Finally Finally a Hobby Lobby! One store I can get all my darning supplies!:bigbow:

Really, I haven’t been this excited since the new phone books arrival :bigbow:

[airstreamingypsy]

My least favorite store of all. Rows and rows of sewing threads, rows and rows of picture frames. Ugh! LOL

100% made in China junk..... well except for the antique artifacts they smuggled.

[44Apple]

Another "Christian" store, not a fan.

[retiredguy123]

Last year, I bought a nice shelf unit at the store in Ocala. I was a little miffed that the cashier refused to complete the sale without a zip code, so I made one up. I don't provide it since I read a Wall Street Journal article that zip codes can be linked to your credit card number, to collect information about you.

But, I think it will be difficult to support a store that large in The Villages.

[OhioBuckeye]

Well TV already have a couple of pop shops, Lowe’s & Home Depot.

[Lottoguy]

I always tell them my zip is 90210. Always works for me.

[GOLFER54]

Will they sell Pizza ?

[Bogie Shooter]

Last year, I bought a nice shelf unit at the store in Ocala. I was a little miffed that the cashier refused to complete the sale without a zip code, so I made one up. I don't provide it since I read a Wall Street Journal article that zip codes can be linked to your credit card number, to collect information about you.

But, I think it will be difficult to support a store that large in The Villages.

How big is it going to be?

[cbmerl]

100% made in China junk..... well except for the antique artifacts they smuggled.

Wow...pretty negative!!! All you have to do is NOT go there and spend money. Of course, it is your choice.

[retiredguy123]

How big is it going to be?
The average store size is 55,000 SF.

[Bonanza]

Another "Christian" store, not a fan.

I'm with you 100%.

I will never shop there because of their anti-stand on women's health care, i.e., women's reproductive rights, as an example.

Michael's gets my business when I have a need for that kind of store.

[thevillages2013]

I'm with you 100%.

I will never shop there because of their anti-stand on women's health care, i.e., women's reproductive rights, as an example.

Michael's gets my business when I have a need for that kind of store.

I am sure I will never have a reason to go to Hobby Lobby BUT thanks for reminding me that it is a Christian based company that is against abortion. I will make a point to patronize the store now

[Stu from NYC]

I am sure I will never have a reason to go to Hobby Lobby BUT thanks for reminding me that it is a Christian based company that is against abortion. I will make a point to patronize the store now

Luckily lots of people are ok with telling us what stores are ok to go into.

[asianthree]

I'm with you 100%.

I will never shop there because of their anti-stand on women's health care, i.e., women's reproductive rights, as an example.

Michael's gets my business when I have a need for that kind of store.

You might want to read up on the multitude of medical facilities that birth control is not covered, much less plan b. For 40 plus years we paid out of pocket healthcare monthly if no less than $849 per month, plus deductible

Last year working full time,I needed to take 13 weeks off for spouse medical issues I paid $3,290 monthly to keep insurance.
Medicare does not cover yearly checkup for Gyn visits. So Medicare should be off your user list.
So along with HL, you might want to take many hospitals off of your list for your business

[thevillages2013]

Another "Christian" store, not a fan.

What is wrong with Christian stores?

[thevillages2013]

Luckily lots of people are ok with telling us what stores are ok to go into.

Well bet your a$$ I’m going there. I may even develop an artistic flair. How quickly the worm turns

[mamamia54]

Another "Christian" store, not a fan.

Do you research the faith of everything store your walk in.

[RICH1]

My least favorite store of all. Rows and rows of sewing threads, rows and rows of picture frames. Ugh! LOL
What are these “pictures” you talk about?

[Carlsondm]

My least favorite store of all. Rows and rows of sewing threads, rows and rows of picture frames. Ugh! LOL
And lots of unique storage furniture, Christmas deco and decorations, art supplies and stretched canvas, wall decorations for your new home. Lots of sales and clearances too. I framed many of my art pieces at Hobby Lobby also. Send it down to the south villages if you don’t want it on 466.

[coffeebean]

I really could care less as the owners of hobby lobby are nothing to talk about. And they gave up their model trains many years ago. We have Michaels, walmart, several sewing shops and many other small independent retailers that do very well now
Major competition from Hobby Lobby is a really good thing for us consumers.

[coffeebean]

How big is it going to be?

The stores in Ocala and Mt. Dora appear to be twice the size of Michael's in The Villages. HUGE, I tell ya!

EDIT:........Google search came up with this.......

55,000 square feet
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is an industry-leading retailer offering more than 70,000 arts, crafts, hobbies, home décor, Holiday, and seasonal products. They operate approximately 600 stores across the nation that average 55,000 square feet in size.

[Stu from NYC]

Competition is a good thing for consumers. BJ coming here will force Sams to up their game.

[Bogie Shooter]

The stores in Ocala and Mt. Dora appear to be twice the size of Michael's in The Villages. HUGE, I tell ya!

EDIT:........Google search came up with this.......

55,000 square feet
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is an industry-leading retailer offering more than 70,000 arts, crafts, hobbies, home décor, Holiday, and seasonal products. They operate approximately 600 stores across the nation that average 55,000 square feet in size.
Yes, been in both stores, however, doesn’t mean the new one here will be that big. Just wondering……