Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby is a prominent American arts and crafts retail chain that offers over 80,000 items ranging from home decor and seasonal products to jewelry making and art supplies. The brand's origin dates back to 1970 when David and Barbara Green started a small picture frame business in their garage with a $600 loan. This grew into the first Hobby Lobby store, which opened in Oklahoma City in 1972.

While the company maintains a massive 12-million-square-foot corporate campus in Oklahoma City—which includes manufacturing and distribution facilities—it relies on global sourcing to stock its shelves. Many of its products are imported from manufacturing hubs in Asia, including China and Vietnam, where the company maintains dedicated offices to manage its supply chain. This combination of domestic manufacturing for specific store brands and extensive global procurement allows the retailer to support over 1,000 locations across the United States.

Hobby Lobby is unique in the retail landscape for its status as a privately owned, family-run corporation that integrates evangelical Christian principles into its operations. The company is famous for being closed on Sundays and for its successful 2014 Supreme Court challenge regarding religious freedom. As of 2026, the company remains under the ultimate ownership of the Green family, maintaining its headquarters in Oklahoma and operating without external shareholders.