His name was Michael Dupey, and he got his start in 1973 when he converted one of a group of Ben Franklin stores operated by his father into an arts and craft store that operated under the name Michaels. Located in Dallas, the first store became part of the Dupey family business, a ...
Why do I think Makerplace can rival Etsy? Michaels is a popular chain with plenty of advertising dollars, an established customer base, and experience in the craft space.The real test will be whether or not Michaels can convert their established customer base who visits the store to buy craft...