In 1970, David Green and his wife Barbara founded Hobby Lobby, a chain of arts and crafts stores. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has since grown to over 800 stores across the United States. Hobby Lobby is the largest arts and crafts retailer in the world, and is also one of the largest private employers in the state of Oklahoma.
The company has been subject to controversy in recent years, due to its owner’s views on contraception and abortion. In 2012, the company filed a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act, arguing that the mandate to provide contraception coverage violated their religious beliefs. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby.
Despite its legal troubles, Hobby Lobby remains a successful business. It was ranked #73 on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies in 2017, with an estimated revenue of $3.8 billion. The company has also been expanding its reach beyond arts and crafts, with the opening of a new home decor store called Homegoods in 2016.
So yes, Hobby Lobby is still around and thriving despite any controversies it may have faced in recent years.
