Before third-party SaaS platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce existed, claiming an online presence was already a heavy lift for sellers. So was integrating with third-party sellers to get more distribution. It ultimately left the playing field to big box retailers like Walmart and Target and,...
As retailers gear up for the holiday season, they’re offering competitive wages, flexible hours and product discounts to draw seasonal employees at a time when finding workers has been a challenge. For example, Michaels, which announced in a Tuesday (Sept. 6) press release that it...
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Affirm on Thursday (Dec. 16) announced it has partnered with arts and crafts retail chain Michaels to allow customers to pay for their supplies over time if they prefer. Approved Michaels customers can split the cost of any purchase...
In today’s top retail news, a luxury products conglomerate said strong demand for luxury products continues to drive sales, while retailers such as Michaels are looking to open digital marketplaces to expand their customer base. Also, Lowe’s is launching a retail media service with a...
November 01, 2023
Arts and crafts retailer Michaels has officially launched its online marketplace. MakerPlace is billed as the only online marketplace that offers handmade goods, classes led by artists, how-to guides and access to Michaels’ products in a single platform, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 1) press release. The debut follows a three-month beta test. “The launch […]
September 06, 2022
As retailers gear up for the holiday season, they’re offering competitive wages, flexible hours and product discounts to draw seasonal employees at a time when finding workers has been a...
December 16, 2021
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Affirm on Thursday (Dec. 16) announced it has partnered with arts and crafts retail chain Michaels to allow customers to pay for their supplies...
April 01, 2021
The crafts retailer Michaels is launching a pilot program with Instacart for same-day delivery from 100 stores in Chicago, Dallas, and Washington D.C. Heather Bennett, executive vice president of innovation...
