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A.C. Moore was a popular chain of stores that sold arts and crafts supplies. Imagine a huge shop filled with everything you need for creative projects! It had 135 stores mainly in the eastern part of the United States.

A.C. Moore's main office was located in Berlin, New Jersey.

What Was A.C. Moore?

A.C. Moore was a special kind of store known as a chain store. This means it had many locations, all selling similar products. For anyone who loved to draw, paint, knit, or make things, A.C. Moore was a go-to place.

A Place for Creativity

At A.C. Moore, you could find a huge variety of arts and crafts products. This included items like:

  • Paints and brushes
  • Drawing supplies
  • Yarn for knitting and crocheting
  • Fabric for sewing
  • Scrapbooking materials
  • Jewelry making kits
  • Seasonal decorations for holidays

It was a place where kids and adults could find inspiration and materials for their next big project.

Where It All Began

The company was started by a person named Jack Parker. He founded A.C. Moore in 1985 in Moorestown, New Jersey. Over time, the company grew, and its stores became a familiar sight for many people looking for craft supplies.

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