Michaels Announces its Vendor and Carrier Partnership of the Year Awards

    IRVING, TX, September 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michaels Stores, Inc. hosted its 13th Annual CEO Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 1-2, 2010. In conjunction with the conference, the company announced its Vendor and Carrier Partnership of the Year Awards.

Vendors who were honored with this esteemed award included companies that have supported Michaels' 5-year strategy over the past year with inspiring and innovative products. In addition, these companies participated in the development of store class programs, private brand growth, exciting store displays and improvement in supply chain results. Each vendor was recognized for their individual contribution one of these important strategies that inspired the customer to purchase more of a particular line. One vendor was recognized for their contributions across all their subsidiaries and strategies and was named the 2010 Vendor Partner of the Year. This vendor was Halcraft USA.

The remaining vendors receiving awards include:

- ColArt Americas, Inc.
- Deco Art
- JetMax International
- JM Manufacturing LTD
- MCS Industries, Inc.
- ShurTech Brands, LLC
- Tri-Coastal Design
- Tru Vue, Inc.
- Wilton Brands, Inc.

Each year Michaels evaluates the service of its transportation providers through stakeholder surveys. Companies are evaluated on key criteria such as customer service at both the destination and origin along with corporate level performance. Companies that received this honor were:

- OOCL Logistics Limited
- Swift Transportation

About Michaels
Irving, Texas-based Michaels Stores, Inc. is North America's largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall decor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The company currently owns and operates more than 1,030 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada, and over 140 Aaron Brothers stores, and produces ten exclusive private brands including Recollections, Studio Decor, Bead Landing, Creatology, Ashland, Celebrate It, Art Minds, Artist's Loft, Craft Smart and Loops & Threads. For more information visit www.Michaels.com.

Mary Kuniski
Vice President, Vendor Collaboration
972-409-1981
[email protected]

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