Michaels news and trends

DoorDash Adds Partnerships With Michaels, Save A Lot
Delivery // July 25, 2024

Delivery aggregator DoorDash has expanded its network of partners to include its first arts and crafts retailer and one of the largest discount grocery store chains in the United States. The company’s new partnership with Michaels offers consumers on-demand delivery of crafting supplies, home decor and other...

Michaels Marks Official Launch of MakerPlace Marketplace
eCommerce // 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...

Michaels, David’s Bridal Take Cues From Amazon and Launch Marketplaces
Retail // March 13, 2023

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,...

Retailers Boost Their Offerings to Compete for Seasonal Workers
Retail // 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 challenge. For example, Michaels, which announced in a Tuesday (Sept. 6) press release that it...

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Kohl’s Appoints Michaels Chief Ashley Buchanan to Succeed Retiring CEO

November 25, 2024
Kohl’s has appointed Michaels Companies CEO Ashley Buchanan to succeed its current CEO Tom Kingsbury when Kingsbury steps down on Jan. 15. Kingsbury will retain an executive advisory role and board seat through his retirement in May, the retailer said in a Monday (Nov. 25) press release. Buchanan is a retail veteran who has been […]

DoorDash Adds Partnerships With Michaels, Save A Lot

July 25, 2024
Delivery aggregator DoorDash has expanded its network of partners to include its first arts and crafts retailer and one of the largest discount grocery store chains in the United States. The...

Michaels Marks Official Launch of MakerPlace Marketplace

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...

Retailers Boost Their Offerings to Compete for Seasonal Workers

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...