Michael’s names supply chain and vendor partners of the year

Irving, Texas - The Michaels Companies Inc. has recognized Polygroup Limited as its overall Vendor of the Year for product innovation, customer education and inspiration, quality products, and efficiency in supply chain. Michaels has also named Con-way Truckload as domestic transportation Supply Chain Partner of the Year and Kintetsu World Express Inc. as international Supply Chain Partner of the Year.



Eleven vendor and supply chain partners were recognized for their contributions to Michaels' success over the past year.



Chartpak Inc. was recognized as Aaron Brothers' overall Vendor of the Year for its contribution to the growth of Aaron Brothers' art department. Artistree, the frame and moulding manufacturing operation for Michaels and Aaron Brothers stores, named Tru Vue, Inc. as the company's Custom Framing Vendor of the Year, recognizing its continuous contribution to Artistree's growth and profitability.