# Michaels Stores

> Michaels is an Irving, Texas-based arts and crafts retailer serving hobbyists, families, artists, hosts and small creative businesses through more than 1,300 stores in the United States and Canada, online shopping, custom framing, classes and a handmade marketplace. Its recent expansion into fabric and party supplies targets demand left behind by Joann and Party City.

- **Founded:** 1973
- **Headquarters:** Irving, United States
- **Founders:** Michael J. Dupey (Founder of the original Michaels retail concept)
- **Products:** Arts, crafts and seasonal merchandise, Custom framing and Artistree, MakerPlace by Michaels, The Knit & Sew Shop, The Party Shop
- **Notable:** Grew from one Dallas craft store in 1973 into a chain reporting more than 1,300 stores in the United States and Canada., Acquired Joann intellectual property and private-label brands in June 2025., By September 2026, The Knit & Sew Shop reached more than 1,200 stores, with fabric in nearly 90% of the chain.

## Products & services

- **Arts, crafts and seasonal merchandise** — Art materials, DIY tools, floral supplies, beads, storage, children’s crafts and seasonal decorations, including national and private-label brands.
- **Custom framing and Artistree** — In-store custom framing supported by the company’s framing merchandise manufacturer, Artistree; select new-format locations offer additional photo and personalization services.
- **MakerPlace by Michaels** — Online marketplace for handmade goods, classes and how-to content, commercially launched in November 2023.
- **The Knit & Sew Shop** — Fabric, yarn, sewing machines and needlecraft assortment; expanded to more than 1,200 stores by September 2026.
- **The Party Shop** — Dedicated party-supply destination with balloons, celebration merchandise and related events.
- **Classes, workshops and parties** — Creative instruction, online projects, in-store events and bookable celebrations, with availability and pricing varying by location and activity.
- **Next Gen store format** — Pilots in Easton, Irving and Rogers combine revised departments with hands-on stations, fabric sampling and personalization.

## Achievements

- Grew from one Dallas craft store in 1973 into a chain reporting more than 1,300 stores in the United States and Canada.
- Acquired Joann intellectual property and private-label brands in June 2025.
- By September 2026, The Knit & Sew Shop reached more than 1,200 stores, with fabric in nearly 90% of the chain.
- Opened a third Next Gen concept location in Rogers, Arkansas, in August 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Announced the third Next Gen location, in Rogers, following Easton and Irving.
- **2026-09** — Expanded Knit & Sew Shop to more than 1,200 stores and added more than 1,600 products.
- **2026-10** — October 20: announced a Hallmark holiday partnership, with November activities and the November 7 film premiere still upcoming as of this research.
- **2026-10** — October 21: released a Morning Consult holiday survey of 2,502 U.S. adults; 80% of parents reported seeking screen-free holiday activities.

## Links

- Website: https://www.michaels.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/michaels-stores-inc-/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MichaelsStores
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelsStores
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelsstores/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michaels
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelsstores

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Last updated: 2026-10-22