Information on Michaels Craft Store

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Michaels sells craft supplies.

Michaels is a craft store with more than 1,000 locations in 49 states and Canada. The store's shelves are stocked with supplies for crafters of all types, from jewelry makers to painters to woodworkers. Michaels is considered one of the country's largest crafts retailers.

  1. History

    • Michaels began in the 1980s as a chain of 16 stores in Texas. It went public in 1984 and by 1995 had more than 500 stores. In 2006, the company was bought by private investment firms Bain Capital Partners, LLC and The Blackstone Group.

    Location

    • Michaels' headquarters is located in Irving, Texas.

    Other Stores

    • Michaels also operates 142 Aaron Brothers stores, which sell art and framing supplies.

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  • Photo Credit kids paint craft image by Christopher Hill from Fotolia.com

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