Whois & Analysis for aaronbrothers.com

Michaels Stores, Inc. is an American arts and crafts retail chain.

It currently operates more than 1262 stores (consisting of 1,145 Michaels stores in 49 US states and Canada, 118 Aaron Brothers stores and 34 Pat Catan's stores) as of May 31, 2014.

In addition, Michaels produces 10 exclusive private brands including Recollections, Studio Decor, Bead Landing, Creatology, Ashland, Celebrate It, Art Minds, Artist's Loft, Craft Smart and Loops & Threads.

The corporate headquarters are located in Irving, Texas.

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