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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Operating Results]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. (the "Company") today reported net income for the year ended January 31, 2009, of $4 million compared to a net loss of $32 million for fiscal 2007. Fourth quarter net income improved $21 million to $74 million compared to a net income of $53 million for the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. Names John B. Menzer, Former Wal-Mart Executive, as New CEO]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc., the world's largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator, today announced that John B. Menzer, a highly accomplished retail industry executive with previous experience in the arts and crafts category, has been appointed the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels store readies to open in Colma]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[COLMA -- Sonia Mendoza peered into the new Michaels, but only saw boxes and an employee fixing up the store.   She'd hoped it would be open so she could buy silk flowers for her wall sconces.   "I've always done crafts, more so now because of the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Announces Co-Sourcing Agreement]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[IRVING, Texas, Jan. 26  /PRNewswire/ -- Irving-based Michaels Stores, Inc. announces it has reached an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services TCS,  to co-source various functions, initially including portions of the retailer's Information Technology, Information Services and Accounts Payable functions.  "Our goal in 2009 is to focus our...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Christmas comes home: Many shoppers plan to spend more money on]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This may be the year of the homemade Christmas.   According to an online poll conducted for Michaels Stores Inc., a majority of shoppers say they plan to spend more money on homemade gifts, while cutting back in some of the season's most popular categories, including electronics, toys and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Operating Results]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. (the "Company") today reported a net loss for the quarter ended November 1, 2008, of $20 million compared to an $18 million loss for the quarter ended November 3, 2007. The year-to-date net loss improved $15 million to $70 million for the nine months ended November 1,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores&#39; CEO to Speak at Bank of America Credit Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. (the "Company") announced that on November 21, 2008, Brian Cornell, its Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference in Orlando, Florida. Also attending will be Elaine Crowley, Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer and Lisa Klinger, Senior Vice President - Finance and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores Announces Partnership Awards]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. held its 12th annual CEO Summit at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas, Texas on August 21 and 22, 2008. In conjunction with the Summit, the company announced its Vendor and Carrier Partnership of the Year Awards.  Vendors honored with this prestigious award included: ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. Reports Arrival of Shelley Broader]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. announced today that Shelley Broader has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective June 23, 2008. Broader will report to Brian C. Cornell, Chief Executive Officer.  Broader will lead several key operations of the company including Michaels and Aaron Brothers Store Operations,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michaels Stores, Inc. today reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended May 3, 2008. Total sales for the quarter were $847 million, a 1.0% increase from fiscal 2007 first quarter sales of $839 million. Same-store sales for the comparable 13-week period decreased 2.9%.  Chief...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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