Michaels Stores
Arts, crafts, and home decor retailer
Merchandise Manager
About the job
- At least 3 years of retail leadership experience.
- Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
- Ability to move throughout the store.
- Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating point-of-sale equipment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings.
- Applicants in the United States must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
- Assist the Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
- Ensure execution of company policies and standards, holding the team accountable for store conditions and results.
- Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage while maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
- Lead truck execution processes, ensuring timely unloading, accurate sorting, and efficient flow of merchandise to the sales floor.
- Own workload planning and daily task prioritization, partnering with store leadership to align staffing and execution to business needs.
- Execute and maintain Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to drive in-stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and sales readiness.
- Oversee Planogram execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards, including initial product placement and presentation according to company expectations.
- Support a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment, including backroom organization and sales floor recovery.
- Manage key aspects of inventory control, ensuring product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.
- Execute advertising sets, ensuring promotional signage and product placement are compliant and customer-focused.
- Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity across the sales floor and systems.
- Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.
- Process Return to Vendor transactions and Advanced Shipping Notice receiving, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and proper inventory adjustments.
- Manage store damages procedures, ensuring proper handling, reporting, and shrink reduction.
- Train, coach, and develop team members through structured team-member onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
- Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Michaels provides supplies for arts, crafts, and home decor through a network of physical stores and an online platform. Customers purchase materials like Cricut machines and seasonal items or use specialized services for custom framing and personalized art. Unlike general retailers, Michaels integrates product sales with in-store creative classes and exclusive collections to build a dedicated community of makers. The company aims to be the primary resource for creators by offering a comprehensive selection of tools and services that support projects from start to finish.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$3.3B
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1973
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What believers are saying
- August 2026 Hobbyween became Michaels' largest Halloween crafting assortment, with search spikes up 530%.
- September 2026 Knit & Sew expansion reached nearly 90% of stores and 1,600 products.
- July and August 2026 launches of Ask Mike and 3D framing deepen omnichannel conversion.
What critics are saying
- Seasonal Halloween and Christmas spikes expose Michaels to demand swings if Hobbyween underperforms after October 2026.
- Apollo bought Michaels in April 2021; exit pressure for an IPO will prioritize cash over reinvestment.
- Joann and Party City bankruptcies already handed Michaels rivals' customers, but competitors can copy fast.
What makes Michaels Stores unique
- August 2026 stores blend framing, personalization, and rewards-only checkout into one project journey.
- Michaels owns Artistree, giving it tighter control over custom and specialty framing supply.
- Exclusive brands like Caron Cakes and Architectural Digest mouldings create harder-to-copy assortment advantages.
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Michaels(R) celebrates National Sewing Month with Knit & Sew Shop expansion, in-store classes and Sewing Events. Sep 09, 2026, 09:02 ET With more than 1,600 new products, fabric now in nearly 90% of stores and a month of sewing events and classes, Michaels is giving shoppers more ways to discover, learn, and celebrate the art of creating * Michaels' expanded Knit & Sew Shop is available in more than 1,200 stores, with more than 1,600 new products across fabric, yarn, sewing and needlecraft. * Fabric is now available in nearly 90% of Michaels stores, with more than 400 new fabric products spanning quilting, cosplay, special occasion and more. * In honor of National Sewing Month, Michaels is hosting a month-long lineup of in-store events, first-time ever community meet-ups, open classrooms, product demonstrations, online classes, and free sewing experiences, including Teach the World to Sew Day on September 19. * New Big Twist and DMC Embroidery Threads shop-in-shops create dedicated destinations for two beloved brands, while expanded assortments bring more premium materials, exclusive products and customer-favorite launches to Michaels. IRVING, Texas, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Michaels, the leading destination for creativity and celebration across North America, today announced the expansion of The Knit & Sew Shop as it celebrates National Sewing Month, introducing more than 1,600 products, new shop-in-shop experiences from beloved brands including Big Twist and DMC, and a month of in-store events giving customers more opportunities to learn, find inspiration, and connect through the joy of creativity. "We're investing in The Knit & Sew Shop to give today's shoppers more of what they love, while making these crafts more approachable for anyone who wants to learn," said Stacey Shively, Chief Merchandising Officer at Michaels. "As more people embrace analog hobbies and the joy of making something by hand, we're bringing together more of what customers need to start, grow or rediscover their craft - from expanded fabric and elevated yarns to sewing machines, classes and community events. We want everyone to feel inspired to pick up a needle, try something new and make it their own." Explore the Expanded Knit & Sew Shop The expansion brings more choice and inspiration to every step of the creative process, from finding the perfect fabric or yarn to choosing the tools, notions and machines needed to make it. * Fabric: Michaels now carries fabric in nearly 90% of its stores and offers more than 400 new products, like refreshed JOANN prints from the Keepsake Calico collection, brand-new collections from acclaimed quilting designer Susan Winget and updated flannel assortments. Expanded Yaya Han Cosplay and CASA Special Occasion fabrics are also available in select stores. * Yarn: New offerings include Rico Design, now available in more than 400 stores and making Michaels the only national brick-and-mortar retailer to carry the brand. Customers will also find larger selections from Bernat and Lion Brand, along with natural-fiber yarns including Coboo and Cottino. Caron Cakes, the customer-favorite brand available exclusively at Michaels, is celebrating 10 years with limited-time offerings, including the highly anticipated Anniversary Cakes. * Needlecraft: Home to the world's largest assortment of DMC Embroidery Threads and floss, Michaels is adding more than 150 new products to its already extensive needlecraft selection. Shoppers will also find collaborations with creator What's The Stitch and new Loops & Threads needlecraft kits across embroidery, needlepoint, needle felting and cross stitch. * Sewing: Michaels has grown its sewing assortment with more notions from Fiskars and Clover, a revamped button collection, and more elastics, stabilizers, and batting. Gütermann threads are now available in nearly 90% of Michaels stores, while Brother sewing machines are now available in every store, alongside exclusive launches from Brother and Singer and a Michaels-exclusive Singer sewing and embroidery machine bundle. Celebrating National Sewing Month at Michaels Throughout September, Michaels is celebrating National Sewing Month with programming designed to bring sewists together, help customers build their skills, and inspire creators to start their next project. * Weekly Sewing Community Meet-Ups (Every Tuesday from 6-8pm): For the first time ever, all Michaels stores will host themed Sewing Community Nights, focused on different techniques and interests, including sewing, mending, patchwork and embellishment. The sessions are designed to foster community, encourage skill-building and give sewists a place to share their passion for creating. * Open Classroom Sessions (Every Wednesday from 6-8pm): These free drop-in sessions invite customers to bring their own project or start fresh while experimenting with new materials, learn special techniques and receive inspiration from Michaels Team Members and leading brands. * Sewing Events (Every Sunday from 1-3pm): Programming will feature sewing projects and hands-on demonstrations, with top sewing and craft brands showcasing products and helping customers complete projects. * Free Live Online Classes: Throughout September, Michaels will host free live online sewing classes for sewists of all skill levels, including kids, giving customers the opportunity to learn new techniques and create from home. * Online Projects & Inspiration: Customers can find sewing projects, video tutorials and inspiration designed to help inspire their next project and build their skills from home, anytime. * Teach the World to Sew Day (Saturday, September 19 from 1-2pm and 3-4pm): Select Michaels stores will host free, hands-on sewing experiences with sewing machines provided by SINGER and instruction from SINGER Ambassadors and Michaels Team Members. For those joining from home, Michaels will also host a special SINGER video tutorial at 12pm CT, giving sewists another way to learn and celebrate the day. New In-Store Experiences: Shop-in-Shops The expansion also introduces new shop-in-shop experiences designed to make some of the category's most-loved brands into their own destinations. * Big Twist: The new Big Twist space creates a dedicated destination for the beloved brand, exclusively available at Michaels. The experience brings together the Value, Pound Plus, Living, Baby Bear and Posh collections, which have rolled out in Michaels stores over the past year. * DMC Embroidery Threads: Michaels' new DMC experience brings its extensive assortment of DMC products together in one dedicated spot spanning cross stitch, embroidery and needlepoint. The enhanced assortment includes the worldwide exclusive Perle D'Alsace collection, as well as EcoVita and Tapestry Wool collections. The expansion of The Knit & Sew Shop is part of Michaels' continued investment in creative categories as hands-on hobbies continue to attract creators of all ages and experience levels. By bringing together more materials, brands, tools, education and community, Michaels is creating a destination where anyone can discover the joy of creativity and celebration - during National Sewing Month and all year long. About The Michaels Companies, Inc. At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com. SOURCE The Michaels Companies, Inc.
MUNBYN partners with Michaels to bring creative-focused smart printing solutions to U.S. Crafters nationwide. 04/09/2026 MUNBYN's label printers and smart printing solutions will now be available on Michaels.com and in select Michaels retail stores across the U.S. HOUSTON, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MUNBYN, a smart printing solution provider for small businesses and DIY creators, has partnered with Michaels, the largest U.S. arts and crafts retailer. MUNBYN's label printers and smart devices are now available on Michaels.com and in over 400 select stores nationwide, bringing reliable printing tools closer to millions of small business owners and DIY enthusiasts. [Explore its partnership and see what's new here.] Empowering Home Creators and Small Businesses with Approachable Printing Tools Since 2017, MUNBYN has focused on lowering the barrier of professional printing for individual creators and small teams. The brand's devices simplify custom labeling, creative packaging, workspace organization, and daily operational printing, helping DIY enthusiasts and home-based businesses boost productivity with cost-effective, reliable hardware. The Michaels collaboration accelerates MUNBYN's North American market growth, embedding the brand inside the U.S.'s most influential creative retail ecosystem. It enables local creators to discover and purchase trustworthy printing tools locally, supporting their craft projects, personalized branding, and small-business growth. Convenient In-Store Access for Local Creators This partnership also makes it easier than ever for local customers to find and purchase MUNBYN products offline. With availability at over 400 Michaels stores nationwide, creators, small business owners, and DIY enthusiasts can now see the devices in person, get hands-on experience, and take products home immediately - no shipping wait, no online-only hassle. Whether it's a last-minute craft project or an urgent shipping need, MUNBYN is now just a short trip away. Trusted by industry reviewers MUNBYN's products have received strong recognition from leading technology reviewers and media outlets for their performance and reliability. * FunMaker 226 was named "Best Battery-Powered Printer for Small Labels" by PCMag * RealWriter 405B was recognized as "Best Thermal Printer" by Wired, and was featured by SlashGear as a DIY-friendly gadget that makes sticker-backed labels with minimal effort, cost, and fuss. These accolades highlight MUNBYN's continued commitment to innovation, usability, and product quality in the competitive printing hardware market. Featured MUNBYN Products Now Available at Michaels * FunMaker 226 Battery-Powered Label Maker A compact, fully portable label maker perfect for craft customization, home organization, workspace sorting, and on-the-go creative labeling. Its cordless design maximizes flexibility for daily DIY and personal branding needs. * RealWriter 405B Thermal Label Printer A high-performance wireless dual-color thermal printer optimized for custom craft labeling, branded packaging, e-commerce shipping, and daily small-business workflows. It delivers stable, high-speed printing to streamline creative and commercial tasks. Both products are now available on Michaels.com and at select Michaels retail locations across the United States. Executive quote "Partnering with Michaels allows us to bring MUNBYN closer to the creators and small business owners who rely on our products every day," said Mark Yuan, VP of MUNBYN. "We believe this collaboration will make it even easier for people to turn their ideas into businesses, whether they are shipping products, organizing their workspace, or building their creative brands." To learn how Ohsem.me is elevating your creative and branding experience, please visit its [official Michaels launch page.] About MUNBYN MUNBYN is a leading brand in the thermal printing industry, dedicated to providing reliable and simple printing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and DIY creators. Founded in 2017, MUNBYN has served over 12 million customers worldwide, with more than 10 million products sold across 130+ countries and regions, and a 38% repeat purchase rate - demonstrating strong customer trust and product reliability. 02/07/2026 18/08/2014 13/05/2026 27/04/2026 30/04/2026
Michaels unveils "Hobbyween," Fueling growing demand for hands-on Halloween creativity. Aug 31, 2026, 09:03 ET Largest seasonal crafting assortment to date features hundreds of exclusive DIY projects across crochet, embroidery, Paint by Number, group crafts, and more * Michaels launches its largest Halloween crafting collection to date, introducing hundreds of exclusive projects across trending categories like fiber arts, Paint by Number, and group party kits. * Search trends on Michaels.com signal that creators are embracing the season earlier than ever, with "Summerween" searches jumping 530% and Halloween crochet kits up 583% year over year. * Guided by insights from Michaels' 2026 Creativity Trend Report, "Hobbyween" celebrates a cultural return to analog pastimes, supporting the 70% of Michaels shoppers who handcraft their seasonal décor. IRVING, Texas, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Michaels is fueling the joy of creativity and celebration this Halloween with the introduction of "Hobbyween," celebrating the season through hands-on hobbies, fiber arts, and personalized decor. Building on the momentum behind Summerween, Michaels' largest Halloween crafting assortment to date offers hundreds of exclusive projects - from spooky crochet and embroidery to Paint by Number, group craft kits, and DIY home accents. "Hobbyween" reflects a broader cultural shift toward analog pastimes and nostalgic traditions, as identified in Michaels' 2026 Creativity Trend Report. While 70% of Michaels shoppers say they DIY their own Halloween décor, that enthusiasm is also driving significant year-over-year search spikes on Michaels.com: * Earlier Seasonal Searches: Searches for "Summerween" skyrocketed 530% in May compared to the prior year, signaling that customers are embracing Halloween well before October. * Spooky Stitching: Searches for Halloween crochet kits increased 583%, while searches for Halloween embroidery and cross-stitch each surged nearly 400% year over year. "Summerween is about celebrating Halloween early, but Hobbyween is about celebrating it more creatively," said Stacey Shively, Chief Merchandising Officer at Michaels. "Consumers are embracing the longer Halloween season as an opportunity to discover new crafts and build hands-on traditions together. That's what makes Hobbyween so exciting, it gives everyone a new way to make Halloween their own." * Grandma's Crafts Get a Spooky Makeover: Fiber arts and heritage hobbies step into the spotlight with expanded beginner-to-advanced kits across crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, and punch needle. Backing this trend, needlepoint searches on Michaels.com climbed 251% year over year. * Paint by Number Gets a Halloween Refresh: Michaels is expanding one of its fastest-growing categories with new Marker, Embossed, and Framed Mini Paint by Number kits - making it easy for all skill levels to turn Halloween art into finished keepsakes. * DIY Décor Makes Halloween Personal: An expanded selection of unfinished surfaces and raw materials gives customers everything needed to create custom, one-of-a-kind seasonal home displays. * Mystery Crafting Adds a Little Surprise: New Halloween mystery craft kits tap into the popularity of blind boxes while putting a creative twist on the format. Each kit features a surprise design across a range of project types, including diamond art, Paint by Number and more, turning the reveal into part of the creative experience. * The Craft Night Becomes the Halloween Party: Hobbyween is better together. With searches for group craft kits up 52%, new paint party multipacks and shareable projects cater directly to Halloween craft nights and "Boo Basket" gatherings. Michaels' 2026 Halloween crafting assortment is available now in all stores and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. For more seasonal inspiration, project ideas and Halloween trends, follow @michaelsstores on Instagram and TikTok. About The Michaels Companies, Inc. At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com. *Methodology: Consumer trend insights are based on Michaels' 2026 Creativity Trend Report, which combines proprietary Michaels' customer data with third-party search trend analysis to identify emerging creative and seasonal behaviors. Year-over-year comparisons reference the time periods analyzed for the 2026 report. SOURCE The Michaels Companies, Inc.
Michaels debuts next-gen stores. National chain Michaels Inc., announced the latest expansion of its new experiential store model with the opening of its third location in Rogers, Arkansas. Debuting in Easton, Ohio, and Irving, Texas, and now Rogers, the new store brings an upgraded, customer-first experience to shoppers while piloting key elements that will eventually roll out to shoppers at all stores. Among the changes are an expansion framing and photo printing services. Michaels' ready-made and custom framing is combined into a single destination elevated by warm wood tones and a modern display of molding and components. Customers will find photo services including 10-Minute Custom Framing, where shoppers can print any photo from their phone and have it framed in as little as 10 minutes for only $29, alongside same-day prints, printed on fine art paper in sizes ranging from 4x4 up to 16x20. A glass wall lets customers watch expert Framing Specialists bring projects to life in real time, while the Custom Bar introduces brand-new personalization services for the first time like embroidery, engraving, and made-to-order stickers. "Our new stores represent an exciting milestone within Michaels' broader transformation to redefine the customer journey and become a true destination for creativity and celebration," said David Boone, CEO of Michaels. "The new format reflects its customers' desire for more inspiration and hands-on, analog experiences, while providing a space for the local community to connect, create, and celebrate. Among the other changes included an updated Knit and Sew Shop, a Fine Arts area, a Floral and Greenery department, a kids area, and party shop. Michaels also announced changes to its framing departments across the chain. Michaels is refreshing its frame department with a completely revitalized, easy-to-shop layout organized by look and aesthetic. Introducing over 200 new ready-made frames, the expanded assortment lets customers browse modern, romantic, bohemian, bold, and classic options. Customers can now use an advanced online frame builder to upload their own photos or select art from an extensive gallery, customizing everything down to size, materials, matting, and glazing. Featuring immersive 3D and AR capabilities, the platform helps shoppers visualize custom pieces in real time and project them directly onto their walls by scanning a QR code with their mobile device. Michaels has also bolstered its in-store printing services. Customers can now create same-day custom canvas prints in 8x8 and 8x10 formats - starting at just $20 - turning photos into ready-to-display art in a single visit. Later this year, Michaels will also introduce a new custom 3D acrylic photo ornament, creating a personalized same-day giftable keepsake for the holidays.