Pumpkin spice July? Major retailer just trotted out Halloween merch amid 100-degree heatwave Despite the summer swelter, chain is diving into the season of the witch four months ahead of Halloween. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
‘Wait till he finds out about Five Guys’: Man thinks girlfriend is cheating on him with man named ‘Michael.’ Then he tracks her down A woman’s boyfriend questioned her about “Michael,” a man that she had apparently contacted on her phone. He didn’t realize, however, that “Michael” was the “Michael’s” craft store. The Mary Sue · Jun 22, 2025
Michaels completes acquisition of Joann's intellectual property and fan-favorite labels Craft labels from the now-shuttered fabrics seller Joann are making their way to a new home: Michaels The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Michaels (literally) owns Joann fabrics after craft store buys bankrupt store’s property and brands Michaels plans to expand its fabric, sewing, and yarn offerings by introducing over 600 new items The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
Married Kohl’s CEO affair with a Walmart exec was retail’s dirty little secret. When it was exposed, it upended retail Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan was let go after an investigation found he helped arrange a deal for the retailer to sell products from his affair partner’s business. The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Michaels craft store advertising shows no mercy for Joann closures Joann, formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics, is in the midst of closing all of its 800 stores in 49 states The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
How Chandra Holt's 'Ambitious Goals' for Incredibrew Led to the Ousting of Kohl's CEO Chandra Holt's Incredibrew linked to Kohl's CEO's sudden firing amid personal conflicts and undisclosed relationships International Business Times UK · May 2, 2025
Don’t put your eggs in one basket: Sky-high prices have marshmallows and potatoes serving as alternatives this Easter The internet has offered up a host of alternatives as egg prices continue to be stubbornly high The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
2025’s crafting trends are all about self care and community Michael’s launches its first-ever Creativity Trend Report. Creative Bloq · Mar 20, 2025
Unconventional Holiday Decor Trends Among Younger Generations Discover the rise of non-traditional holiday decor trends among younger generations in the U.S., influenced by self-expression and modern twists. Top News · Dec 20, 2024
Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather The Independent UK · May 27, 2024
30 Deals, Discounts and Freebies for Teacher Appreciation Week Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week through May 10 with deals from Scholastic, Microsoft, AT&T, Verizon and more. Kiplinger · May 9, 2024
Still haven't bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you Retailers are stepping up sales and other enticements in the final days before Christmas to lure shoppers who’ve been waiting for the best deals or who didn’t have the time or the urge to wrap up gift-buying earlier The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
There are 1000s of Michaels' Big Holiday Sale deals − these are the only 15 worth buying When you shop the Michaels' Big Holiday Sale, you can save hundreds of dollars on Christmas wreaths, throws, and decor Homes & Gardens · Dec 10, 2023
Zenger · Nov 28, 2023 Millennials And Gen Z Compete For Best Holiday Decor In Neighborhood, Survey Finds Younger generations prioritize holiday decor, spending on gifts and following traditions
Fortune · Sep 29, 2023 Why eBay is betting on the luxury market for a rebound EBay is doubling down on luxury goods as retail competitors enter the resale marketplace.
Fortune · Sep 1, 2023 How Taylor Swift, 'The Bachelorette' and an Etsy-like web site are fueling a turnaround for crafts retailer Michaels The CEO is betting on an Etsy-style marketplace to win market share from competitors like Hobby Lobby.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 4, 2023 A Mum Blogger Has Been Sentenced To Jail For Falsely Accusing A Couple Of Attempted Kidnapping The influencer was accused of racially targeting the Latino family.
Reason · May 9, 2023 Momfluencer Convicted of Falsely Reporting an Attempted Abduction of Her Kids Her viral video received 4 million views—and the police's attention.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: Chase claims it's devoted to diversity. So why didn't it give California the data required by law? The giant bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. is devoted to "diversity, equity and inclusion" in its workplace policies. We know this because it says so, right there on its website.