Michaelsis one of North America's largestproviders of arts, crafts, framing, floral and wall décor, and merchandise for makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. Michaels was founded in 1973 by Michael J. Dupey in Dallas, Texas. The company started as a money-losing Ben Franklin five and dime store that was converted into an arts and crafts store. As of 2023, Michaels operates over 1 000 arts and crafts stores located in the United States and Canada. Michaels has around 45 000 employees.
Michaels stores sell a variety of arts and crafts products, including scrapbooking, beading, knitting, rubber stamping, home décor items, floral items, kids’ crafts, paints, framing, greenery, baking and many seasonal items. The company also offers custom framing through its Aaron Brothers Custom Framing store-within-a-store and online. Michaels Stores's mission statement is"To operate the most exciting arts and crafts stores in the world, excelling at satisfying the creative and fun needs of our customers while contributing to the growth and well-being of our associates."
