Michaels to Launch a Handmade Marketplace Called MakerPlace
Michaels is launching a handmade marketplace to be called MakerPlace. The craft store chain has been working to strengthen its ecommerce offerings.
Podcast Episode #239: Stephanie Rohr
In this podcast, Stephanie Rohr traces her journey from being an actor to designing cross stitch patterns with bold, political messages.
Michaels Launches Craft Supply Marketplace
Big box retailers are increasingly opening third-party marketplaces, and this week craft supply retailer Michaels joined the fray. The new Michaels marketplace allows craft supply sellers to list their products on Michaels.com.
Creative Sales Consulting Helps Craft Businesses Navigate Their Way into Big Box Stores
If you have a product that you’d like to sell to a big box craft retailer, working with Creative Sales Consulting can ensure that you’re able to prove product-market fit, meet packaging requirements, and have supply chain and logistics ready.
Michaels to Launch No-Fee Marketplace for Craft Supply Sellers
Art and craft supply retailer, Michaels, has announced on its website that it will be launching a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, the Michaels Marketplace.
Private Equity Firm Makes $5 Billion Offer for Michaels
As the craft retailer, Michaels, goes private — again — JOANN and Cricut are going public. Here’s how to understand the implications of these changes.
Pandemic Crafting Props Up Michaels’ Sales in Third Quarter
Mega-retailer Michaels is doing OK, but it’s not out of the woods yet.
A Visit to the New Michaels Concept Store
Michaels recently announced a transformation of two of their stores in an effort to “re-imagine the optimal maker shopping experience.” We visit one to see what its really like.
Michaels Bounces Back from Pandemic Closings
Craft retailer Michaels got this quarter’s sales up 11.1% over last year by going hard on e-commerce and new marketing initiatives.
Michaels is Hurting Despite E-commerce Boom
With many retail stores required to shut down in the pandemic, Michaels saw a big bump in e-commerce but overall fell way short of expectations.