The assortment, available online and in-store, includes craft kits, home decor, entertaining essentials and more.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Michaels sees its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace ...

Four months ago, crafts retailer Michaels launched its alternative to Etsy ETSY - an online marketplace called MakerPlace by Michaels where crafters and artists can sell handmade goods or offer ...

The new in-store service instantly transforms digital memories into printed, professionally framed, and gift-boxed keepsakes in 10 minutes or less Michaels' 10-Minute Custom Framing converts a digital ...

Craft retail chain The Michaels Companies said on Thursday that it has acquired the beloved fabrics retailer Joann, which recently winded down operations and closed all of its stores after a second ...

I visited Michaels and Hobby Lobby to compare the two chains' holiday decor. Both stores had an impressive array of seasonal items for crafting and decorating. Still, Hobby Lobby felt more festive and ...

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Michaels’ corporate credit rating to B- from CCC+ the agency said in a Friday statement. S&P cited the retailer’s significant improvement in operating margin and cash ...