Established in 1983, Michaels Stores Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall decor and seasonal merchandise in North America. Located in St Louis, Mo., the store offers a range of arts and crafts supplies, and products for crafts hobbyists as well as do-it-yourself home decorators. Additionally, the specialty retail facility provides customers a variety of classes, demonstrations and family-focused events to provide education and project ideas for creative activities in arts, crafts, home decor and scrapbooking. Michaels Stores Inc. owns and operates more than 1,030 stores in 49 states and Canada. The company produces 10 exclusive private brands, including Recollections, Studio Decor, Bead Landing, Creatology, Ashland, Celebrate It, Art Minds, Artists Loft, Craft Smart and Loops & Threads.